KEY
Kericho
Kenya
9,301 km
5,780 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,301 km
5,780 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
50°
northeast

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KEY PEK
Airport Name Kericho Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KEY PEK
ICAO Code HKKR ZBAA
City Kericho Beijing
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,562 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -0.420000, 35.250000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kericho (KEY) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kericho Airport (KEY) in Kericho, Kenya to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,301 kilometers (5,780 miles / 5,022 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 Kenya 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 21:13 in Kericho, it's 02:13 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,446 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Kericho Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Kericho (KEY) follows a heading of 264° (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 Kericho Airport (KEY) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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