PEK
Beijing
China
12,043 km
7,483 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
12,043 km
7,483 mi / 6,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PEK VRU
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code PEK VRU
ICAO Code ZBAA FAVB
City Beijing Vyrburg
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 116 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Beijing (PEK) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 12,043 kilometers (7,483 miles / 6,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 17:06 in Beijing, it's 11:06 in Vyrburg. 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 3,804 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 54° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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