JUB
Juba
South Sudan
9,232 km
5,737 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,232 km
5,737 mi / 4,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Juba
Heading
50°
northeast

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JUB PEK
Airport Name Juba Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code JUB PEK
ICAO Code HSSJ ZBAA
City Juba Beijing
Country South Sudan China
Timezone Africa/Juba Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,513 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 4.870000, 31.600000 40.080000, 116.580000

Juba (JUB) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juba Airport (JUB) in Juba, South Sudan to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,232 kilometers (5,737 miles / 4,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 South Sudan 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 03:34 in Juba, it's 09:34 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 1,397 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Juba Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Juba (JUB) follows a heading of 271° (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 Juba Airport (JUB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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