PEK
Beijing
China
12,545 km
7,795 miles
VXE
Sao Pedro
Cape Verde
Distance
12,545 km
7,795 mi / 6,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK VXE
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sao Pedro Airport
IATA Code PEK VXE
ICAO Code ZBAA GVSV
City Beijing Sao Pedro
Country China Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 116 ft 66 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 16.830000, -25.060000

Beijing (PEK) to Sao Pedro (VXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) in Sao Pedro, Cape Verde is 12,545 kilometers (7,795 miles / 6,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Cape Verde. 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 20:38 in Beijing, it's 11:38 in Sao Pedro. With a 9-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 Sao Pedro (VXE) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Sao Pedro Airport (VXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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