KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
12,462 km
7,743 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,462 km
7,743 mi / 6,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
41°
northeast

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KEN PEK
Airport Name Kenema Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KEN PEK
ICAO Code GFKE ZBAA
City Kenema Beijing
Country Sierra Leone China
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 485 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kenema (KEN) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,462 kilometers (7,743 miles / 6,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 01:02 in Kenema, it's 09:02 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 Kenema (KEN) 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 Kenema Airport (KEN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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