ARI
Arica
Chile
17,509 km
10,880 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
17,509 km
10,880 mi / 9,454 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ARI PEK
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ARI PEK
ICAO Code SCAR ZBAA
City Arica Beijing
Country Chile China
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 167 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 40.080000, 116.580000

Arica (ARI) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 17,509 kilometers (10,880 miles / 9,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:14 in Arica, it's 10:14 in Beijing. With a 11-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 Beijing (PEK) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 17° (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 Chacalluta Airport (ARI) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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