PEK
Beijing
China
14,820 km
9,209 miles
PQE
La Dorada
Colombia
Distance
14,820 km
9,209 mi / 8,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

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PEK PQE
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport German Olano Air Base
IATA Code PEK PQE
ICAO Code ZBAA SKPQ
City Beijing La Dorada
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 116 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 5.480000, -74.660000

Beijing (PEK) to La Dorada (PQE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to German Olano Air Base (PQE) in La Dorada, Colombia is 14,820 kilometers (9,209 miles / 8,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:40 in Beijing, it's 02:40 in La Dorada. With a 13-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 La Dorada (PQE) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and German Olano Air Base (PQE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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