PEK
Beijing
China
10,419 km
6,474 miles
PWO
Pweto
DR Congo
Distance
10,419 km
6,474 mi / 5,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

PEK PWO
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Pweto Airport
IATA Code PEK PWO
ICAO Code ZBAA FZQC
City Beijing Pweto
Country China DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 116 ft 3,425 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -8.470000, 28.880000

Beijing (PEK) to Pweto (PWO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Pweto Airport (PWO) in Pweto, DR Congo is 10,419 kilometers (6,474 miles / 5,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:03 in Beijing, it's 11:03 in Pweto. With a 6-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 3,309 feet between the two airports. Pweto Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Pweto (PWO) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). 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 Pweto Airport (PWO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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