MTA
Matamata Glider Airport
New Zealand
10,542 km
6,550 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,542 km
6,550 mi / 5,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
319°
northwest

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MTA PEK
Airport Name Matamata Glider Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MTA PEK
ICAO Code NZMA ZBAA
City N/A Beijing
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 180 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -37.730000, 175.740000 40.080000, 116.580000

Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) in Matamata Glider Airport, New Zealand to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,542 kilometers (6,550 miles / 5,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:46 in Matamata Glider Airport, it's 06:46 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 Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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