BTE
Bonthe
Sierra Leone
12,588 km
7,822 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,588 km
7,822 mi / 6,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
40°
northeast

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BTE PEK
Airport Name Sherbro International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BTE PEK
ICAO Code GFBN ZBAA
City Bonthe Beijing
Country Sierra Leone China
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 14 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 7.530000, -12.520000 40.080000, 116.580000

Bonthe (BTE) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sherbro International Airport (BTE) in Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,588 kilometers (7,822 miles / 6,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 20:02 in Bonthe, it's 04:02 in Beijing. With a 8-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 Bonthe (BTE) follows a heading of 303° (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 Sherbro International Airport (BTE) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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