PEK
Beijing
China
11,186 km
6,950 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,186 km
6,950 mi / 6,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK XAR
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code PEK XAR
ICAO Code ZBAA DFOY
City Beijing Aribinda
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 116 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 14.220000, -0.880000

Beijing (PEK) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 11,186 kilometers (6,950 miles / 6,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 20:22 in Beijing, it's 12:22 in Aribinda. With a 8-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 1,006 feet between the two airports. Aribinda Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Aribinda (XAR) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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