GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
10,958 km
6,809 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,958 km
6,809 mi / 5,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
44°
northeast

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GAQ PEK
Airport Name Gao Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GAQ PEK
ICAO Code GAGO ZBAA
City N/A Beijing
Country Mali China
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 870 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 40.080000, 116.580000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,958 kilometers (6,809 miles / 5,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Mali 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 08:04 in Gao Airport, it's 16:04 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 Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 300° (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 Gao Airport (GAQ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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