PEK
Beijing
China
18,431 km
11,452 miles
QNS
Porto Alegre
Brazil
Distance
18,431 km
11,452 mi / 9,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
312°
northwest

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PEK QNS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Canoas Airport
IATA Code PEK QNS
ICAO Code ZBAA SBCO
City Beijing Porto Alegre
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 116 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -29.950000, -51.140000

Beijing (PEK) to Porto Alegre (QNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil is 18,431 kilometers (11,452 miles / 9,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 01:32 in Beijing, it's 14:32 in Porto Alegre. 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 Porto Alegre (QNS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 41° (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 Canoas Airport (QNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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