PEK
Beijing
China
12,698 km
7,890 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
12,698 km
7,890 mi / 6,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK SFL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code PEK SFL
ICAO Code ZBAA GVSF
City Beijing Sao Filipe
Country China Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 116 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 14.880000, -24.480000

Beijing (PEK) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 12,698 kilometers (7,890 miles / 6,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 10:27 in Beijing, it's 01:27 in Sao Filipe. 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 Sao Filipe (SFL) 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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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