PEK
Beijing
China
14,563 km
9,049 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
14,563 km
9,049 mi / 7,863 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PEK SOM
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code PEK SOM
ICAO Code ZBAA SVST
City Beijing N/A
Country China Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Caracas
Elevation 116 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 8.950000, -64.150000

Beijing (PEK) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 14,563 kilometers (9,049 miles / 7,863 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Venezuela. 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 06:18 in Beijing, it's 18:18 in San Tome Airport. With a 12-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 San Tome Airport (SOM) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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