PEK
Beijing
China
12,801 km
7,954 miles
QCO
Colon
Cuba
Distance
12,801 km
7,954 mi / 6,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK QCO
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Colon Airport
IATA Code PEK QCO
ICAO Code ZBAA MUCO
City Beijing Colon
Country China Cuba
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Havana
Elevation 116 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 22.710000, -80.920000

Beijing (PEK) to Colon (QCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba is 12,801 kilometers (7,954 miles / 6,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Cuba. 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 17:26 in Beijing, it's 04:26 in Colon. 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 Colon (QCO) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 345° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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