AIT
Aitutaki
CK
10,824 km
6,726 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,824 km
6,726 mi / 5,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Rarotonga
Heading
310°
northwest

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AIT PEK
Airport Name Aitutaki Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code AIT PEK
ICAO Code NCAI ZBAA
City Aitutaki Beijing
Country CK China
Timezone Pacific/Rarotonga Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -18.830000, -159.760000 40.080000, 116.580000

Aitutaki (AIT) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aitutaki Airport (AIT) in Aitutaki, CK to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,824 kilometers (6,726 miles / 5,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 CK with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Aitutaki, it's 14:12 in Beijing. With a 18-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 Aitutaki (AIT) follows a heading of 108° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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