PEK
Beijing
China
8,960 km
5,567 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
8,960 km
5,567 mi / 4,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

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PEK VIT
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code PEK VIT
ICAO Code ZBAA LEVT
City Beijing Alava
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 116 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 42.880000, -2.720000

Beijing (PEK) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 8,960 kilometers (5,567 miles / 4,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:58 in Beijing, it's 12:58 in Alava. With a 7-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 1,566 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 43° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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