PEK
Beijing
China
6,369 km
3,957 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,369 km
3,957 mi / 3,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PEK SIL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code PEK SIL
ICAO Code ZBAA AYSG
City Beijing Sila Mission
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 116 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Beijing (PEK) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 6,369 kilometers (3,957 miles / 3,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:34 in Beijing, it's 05:34 in Sila Mission.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,114 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 331° (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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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