AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
12,303 km
7,644 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,303 km
7,644 mi / 6,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
55°
northeast

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AFD PEK
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code AFD PEK
ICAO Code FAPA ZBAA
City Port Alfred Beijing
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 307 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 40.080000, 116.580000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,303 kilometers (7,644 miles / 6,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:17 in Port Alfred, it's 09:17 in Beijing. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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