MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
8,279 km
5,144 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,279 km
5,144 mi / 4,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
49°
northeast

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MGQ PEK
Airport Name Aden Adde International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MGQ PEK
ICAO Code HCMM ZBAA
City Mogadishu Beijing
Country Somalia China
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 29 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 2.010000, 45.300000 40.080000, 116.580000

Mogadishu (MGQ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,279 kilometers (5,144 miles / 4,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Somalia 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 12:31 in Mogadishu, it's 17:31 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 Mogadishu (MGQ) follows a heading of 259° (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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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