PEK
Beijing
China
12,549 km
7,797 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
12,549 km
7,797 mi / 6,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK UCN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code PEK UCN
ICAO Code ZBAA GLBU
City Beijing Buchanan
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 116 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 5.170000, -9.280000

Beijing (PEK) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 12,549 kilometers (7,797 miles / 6,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Liberia. 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 12:03 in Beijing, it's 04:03 in Buchanan. With a 8-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 Buchanan (UCN) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 42° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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