PEK
Beijing
China
13,501 km
8,389 miles
SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
Distance
13,501 km
8,389 mi / 7,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK SAL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport El Salvador International Airport
IATA Code PEK SAL
ICAO Code ZBAA MSLP
City Beijing Santa Clara
Country China El Salvador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/El_Salvador
Elevation 116 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 13.440000, -89.060000

Beijing (PEK) to Santa Clara (SAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 13,501 kilometers (8,389 miles / 7,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 El Salvador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:06 in Beijing, it's 20:06 in Santa Clara. With a 14-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 Santa Clara (SAL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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