MBA
Mombasa
Kenya
9,199 km
5,716 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,199 km
5,716 mi / 4,967 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
49°
northeast

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MBA PEK
Airport Name Mombasa Moi International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MBA PEK
ICAO Code HKMO ZBAA
City Mombasa Beijing
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 200 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -4.030000, 39.590000 40.080000, 116.580000

Mombasa (MBA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, Kenya to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,199 kilometers (5,716 miles / 4,967 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 07:49 in Mombasa, it's 12:49 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Mombasa (MBA) follows a heading of 258° (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 Mombasa Moi International Airport (MBA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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