DWB
Soalala
Madagascar
9,637 km
5,988 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,637 km
5,988 mi / 5,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
47°
northeast

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DWB PEK
Airport Name Soalala Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code DWB PEK
ICAO Code FMNO ZBAA
City Soalala Beijing
Country Madagascar China
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 141 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -16.100000, 45.360000 40.080000, 116.580000

Soalala (DWB) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soalala Airport (DWB) in Soalala, Madagascar to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,637 kilometers (5,988 miles / 5,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Madagascar 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 07:17 in Soalala, it's 12:17 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Soalala (DWB) follows a heading of 246° (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 Soalala Airport (DWB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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