PEK
Beijing
China
15,177 km
9,430 miles
PTX
Pitalito
Colombia
Distance
15,177 km
9,430 mi / 8,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK PTX
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Pitalito Airport
IATA Code PEK PTX
ICAO Code ZBAA SKPI
City Beijing Pitalito
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 116 ft 4,212 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 1.860000, -76.090000

Beijing (PEK) to Pitalito (PTX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Pitalito Airport (PTX) in Pitalito, Colombia is 15,177 kilometers (9,430 miles / 8,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 07:05 in Beijing, it's 18:05 in Pitalito. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,096 feet between the two airports. Pitalito Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Pitalito (PTX) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 346° (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 Pitalito Airport (PTX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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