FHZ
Fakahina
French Polynesia
12,259 km
7,617 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,259 km
7,617 mi / 6,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
307°
northwest

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FHZ PEK
Airport Name Fakahina Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code FHZ PEK
ICAO Code NTKH ZBAA
City Fakahina Beijing
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -15.990000, -140.160000 40.080000, 116.580000

Fakahina (FHZ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fakahina Airport (FHZ) in Fakahina, French Polynesia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,259 kilometers (7,617 miles / 6,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 French Polynesia 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 01:20 in Fakahina, it's 19:20 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 Fakahina (FHZ) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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