AAU
Asau
Samoa
9,405 km
5,844 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,405 km
5,844 mi / 5,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
313°
northwest

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AAU PEK
Airport Name Asau Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code AAU PEK
ICAO Code NSAU ZBAA
City Asau Beijing
Country Samoa China
Timezone Pacific/Apia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 0 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 40.080000, 116.580000

Asau (AAU) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,405 kilometers (5,844 miles / 5,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Samoa with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:07 in Asau, it's 02:07 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Asau Airport (AAU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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