PEK
Beijing
China
12,855 km
7,988 miles
ROD
Robertson
South Africa
Distance
12,855 km
7,988 mi / 6,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

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PEK ROD
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Robertson Airport
IATA Code PEK ROD
ICAO Code ZBAA FARS
City Beijing Robertson
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 116 ft 640 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -33.810000, 19.900000

Beijing (PEK) to Robertson (ROD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Robertson Airport (ROD) in Robertson, South Africa is 12,855 kilometers (7,988 miles / 6,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 South Africa. 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 02:44 in Beijing, it's 20:44 in Robertson. With a 6-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 Robertson (ROD) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 57° (east 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 Robertson Airport (ROD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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