MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
10,710 km
6,655 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,710 km
6,655 mi / 5,783 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
50°
northeast

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MDK PEK
Airport Name Mbandaka Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MDK PEK
ICAO Code FZEA ZBAA
City Mbandaka Beijing
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,040 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 0.020000, 18.290000 40.080000, 116.580000

Mbandaka (MDK) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,710 kilometers (6,655 miles / 5,783 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 DR Congo 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 20:22 in Mbandaka, it's 03:22 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 Mbandaka (MDK) follows a heading of 275° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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