PEK
Beijing
China
12,413 km
7,713 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
12,413 km
7,713 mi / 6,702 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
250°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

PEK UTN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code PEK UTN
ICAO Code ZBAA FAUP
City Beijing Upington
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 116 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Beijing (PEK) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 12,413 kilometers (7,713 miles / 6,702 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 South Africa. 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 13:13 in Beijing, it's 07:13 in Upington. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,666 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) 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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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