PEK
Beijing
China
17,320 km
10,762 miles
SDU
Rio De Janeiro
Brazil
Distance
17,320 km
10,762 mi / 9,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

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PEK SDU
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Santos Dumont Airport
IATA Code PEK SDU
ICAO Code ZBAA SBRJ
City Beijing Rio De Janeiro
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 116 ft 11 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -22.910000, -43.160000

Beijing (PEK) to Rio De Janeiro (SDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil is 17,320 kilometers (10,762 miles / 9,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 10:05 in Beijing, it's 23:05 in Rio De Janeiro. 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 Rio De Janeiro (SDU) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 40° (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 Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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