CAT
Cascais Airport
Portugal
9,673 km
6,011 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,673 km
6,011 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
38°
northeast

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CAT PEK
Airport Name Cascais Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CAT PEK
ICAO Code LPCS ZBAA
City N/A Beijing
Country Portugal China
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 325 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 38.730000, -9.360000 40.080000, 116.580000

Cascais Airport (CAT) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cascais Airport (CAT) in Cascais Airport, Portugal to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,673 kilometers (6,011 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:47 in Cascais Airport, it's 07:47 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 Cascais Airport (CAT) follows a heading of 321° (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 Cascais Airport (CAT) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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