PEK
Beijing
China
16,061 km
9,980 miles
QGS
Alagoinhas
Brazil
Distance
16,061 km
9,980 mi / 8,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
315°
northwest

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PEK QGS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Alagoinhas Airport
IATA Code PEK QGS
ICAO Code ZBAA SDUO
City Beijing Alagoinhas
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bahia
Elevation 116 ft 568 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -12.180000, -38.380000

Beijing (PEK) to Alagoinhas (QGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) in Alagoinhas, Brazil is 16,061 kilometers (9,980 miles / 8,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Brazil. 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 17:32 in Beijing, it's 06:32 in Alagoinhas. With a 11-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 Alagoinhas (QGS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 34° (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 Alagoinhas Airport (QGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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