IAM
Amenas
Algeria
9,331 km
5,798 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,331 km
5,798 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
47°
northeast

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IAM PEK
Airport Name In Amenas Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code IAM PEK
ICAO Code DAUZ ZBAA
City Amenas Beijing
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,847 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 9.640000 40.080000, 116.580000

Amenas (IAM) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,331 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,038 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 Algeria 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 00:26 in Amenas, it's 07:26 in Beijing. With a 7-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 1,731 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than In Amenas Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Amenas (IAM) follows a heading of 302° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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