PEK
Beijing
China
17,135 km
10,647 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
17,135 km
10,647 mi / 9,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PEK RBQ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code PEK RBQ
ICAO Code ZBAA SLRQ
City Beijing Rurenabaque
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 116 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Beijing (PEK) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 17,135 kilometers (10,647 miles / 9,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Bolivia. 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 00:08 in Beijing, it's 12:08 in Rurenabaque. With a 12-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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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