BFX
Bafoussam
Cameroon
10,971 km
6,817 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,971 km
6,817 mi / 5,924 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
48°
northeast

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BFX PEK
Airport Name Bafoussam Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BFX PEK
ICAO Code FKKU ZBAA
City Bafoussam Beijing
Country Cameroon China
Timezone Africa/Douala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,347 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 5.540000, 10.350000 40.080000, 116.580000

Bafoussam (BFX) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bafoussam Airport (BFX) in Bafoussam, Cameroon to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,971 kilometers (6,817 miles / 5,924 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Cameroon 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 03:53 in Bafoussam, it's 10:53 in Beijing. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,231 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Bafoussam Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Bafoussam (BFX) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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