KOF
Komatipoort
South Africa
11,370 km
7,065 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,370 km
7,065 mi / 6,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
51°
northeast

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KOF PEK
Airport Name Komatipoort Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KOF PEK
ICAO Code FAKP ZBAA
City Komatipoort Beijing
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 541 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -25.440000, 31.930000 40.080000, 116.580000

Komatipoort (KOF) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Komatipoort Airport (KOF) in Komatipoort, South Africa to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,370 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Africa 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 09:25 in Komatipoort, it's 15:25 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.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Komatipoort (KOF) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Komatipoort Airport (KOF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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