PEK
Beijing
China
12,638 km
7,853 miles
RAI
Praia
Cape Verde
Distance
12,638 km
7,853 mi / 6,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
317°
northwest

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PEK RAI
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Praia International Airport
IATA Code PEK RAI
ICAO Code ZBAA GVNP
City Beijing Praia
Country China Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 116 ft 230 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 14.920000, -23.490000

Beijing (PEK) to Praia (RAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Praia International Airport (RAI) in Praia, Cape Verde is 12,638 kilometers (7,853 miles / 6,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 17:27 in Beijing, it's 08:27 in Praia. With a 9-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 Praia (RAI) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Praia International Airport (RAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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