PEK
Beijing
China
13,652 km
8,483 miles
PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
Distance
13,652 km
8,483 mi / 7,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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PEK PUZ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Puerto Cabezas Airport
IATA Code PEK PUZ
ICAO Code ZBAA MNPC
City Beijing Puerto Cabezas
Country China Nicaragua
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Managua
Elevation 116 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 14.050000, -83.390000

Beijing (PEK) to Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua is 13,652 kilometers (8,483 miles / 7,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in Beijing, it's 19:34 in Puerto Cabezas. With a 14-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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 342° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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