MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
10,952 km
6,805 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,952 km
6,805 mi / 5,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
47°
northeast

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MDI PEK
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MDI PEK
ICAO Code DNMK ZBAA
City Makurdi Beijing
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 371 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 40.080000, 116.580000

Makurdi (MDI) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,952 kilometers (6,805 miles / 5,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Nigeria 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 03:40 in Makurdi, it's 10:40 in Beijing. With a 7-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 Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 288° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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