PEK
Beijing
China
12,594 km
7,826 miles
SWP
Swakopmund
Namibia
Distance
12,594 km
7,826 mi / 6,800 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
259°
west

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PEK SWP
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Swakopmund Airport
IATA Code PEK SWP
ICAO Code ZBAA FYSM
City Beijing Swakopmund
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 116 ft 207 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -22.660000, 14.570000

Beijing (PEK) to Swakopmund (SWP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Swakopmund Airport (SWP) in Swakopmund, Namibia is 12,594 kilometers (7,826 miles / 6,800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 Namibia. 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 14:59 in Beijing, it's 08:59 in Swakopmund. With a 6-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 Swakopmund (SWP) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 55° (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 Swakopmund Airport (SWP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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