LOB
Los Andes
Chile
18,981 km
11,794 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
18,981 km
11,794 mi / 10,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
323°
northwest

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LOB PEK
Airport Name San Rafael Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LOB PEK
ICAO Code SCAN ZBAA
City Los Andes Beijing
Country Chile China
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,461 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -32.810000, -70.650000 40.080000, 116.580000

Los Andes (LOB) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Rafael Airport (LOB) in Los Andes, Chile to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 18,981 kilometers (11,794 miles / 10,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Chile with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:15 in Los Andes, it's 15:15 in Beijing. With a 11-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 2,345 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than San Rafael Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Los Andes (LOB) follows a heading of 41° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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