PEK
Beijing
China
9,618 km
5,977 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
9,618 km
5,977 mi / 5,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
241°
west southwest

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PEK VAT
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code PEK VAT
ICAO Code ZBAA FMMY
City Beijing Vatomandry
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 116 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Beijing (PEK) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 9,618 kilometers (5,977 miles / 5,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Madagascar. 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 12:27 in Beijing, it's 07:27 in Vatomandry. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 45° (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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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