PEK
Beijing
China
15,560 km
9,669 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
15,560 km
9,669 mi / 8,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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PEK XMS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code PEK XMS
ICAO Code ZBAA SEMC
City Beijing Macas
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 116 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Beijing (PEK) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 15,560 kilometers (9,669 miles / 8,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Ecuador. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:44 in Beijing, it's 23:44 in Macas. With a 13-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 3,336 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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