GSS
Belfast
South Africa
11,373 km
7,067 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,373 km
7,067 mi / 6,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
51°
northeast

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GSS PEK
Airport Name Sabi Sabi Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GSS PEK
ICAO Code FASE ZBAA
City Belfast Beijing
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,276 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -24.940000, 31.440000 40.080000, 116.580000

Belfast (GSS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) in Belfast, South Africa to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,373 kilometers (7,067 miles / 6,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 South Africa 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 06:29 in Belfast, it's 12:29 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 1,160 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Sabi Sabi Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Belfast (GSS) follows a heading of 248° (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 Sabi Sabi Airport (GSS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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