GDJ
Gandajika
DR Congo
10,712 km
6,656 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,712 km
6,656 mi / 5,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
50°
northeast

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GDJ PEK
Airport Name Gandajika Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GDJ PEK
ICAO Code FZWC ZBAA
City Gandajika Beijing
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,618 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -6.730000, 23.950000 40.080000, 116.580000

Gandajika (GDJ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gandajika Airport (GDJ) in Gandajika, DR Congo to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,712 kilometers (6,656 miles / 5,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 DR Congo 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 03:55 in Gandajika, it's 09:55 in Beijing. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,502 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Gandajika Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Gandajika (GDJ) follows a heading of 267° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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