KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
12,338 km
7,666 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,338 km
7,666 mi / 6,662 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
40°
northeast

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KBA PEK
Airport Name Kabala Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KBA PEK
ICAO Code GFKB ZBAA
City Kabala Beijing
Country Sierra Leone China
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,012 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, -11.520000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kabala (KBA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,338 kilometers (7,666 miles / 6,662 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 00:32 in Kabala, it's 08:32 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 Kabala (KBA) follows a heading of 304° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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