BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
13,856 km
8,610 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
13,856 km
8,610 mi / 7,482 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Managua
Heading
341°
north northwest

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BEF PEK
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BEF PEK
ICAO Code MNBL ZBAA
City Bluefileds Beijing
Country Nicaragua China
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 40.080000, 116.580000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 13,856 kilometers (8,610 miles / 7,482 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:40 in Bluefileds, it's 02:40 in Beijing. With a 14-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 Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 24° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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