CPO
Copiapo
Chile
18,437 km
11,456 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
18,437 km
11,456 mi / 9,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Santiago
Heading
336°
north northwest

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CPO PEK
Airport Name Desierto de Atacama Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CPO PEK
ICAO Code SCAT ZBAA
City Copiapo Beijing
Country Chile China
Timezone America/Santiago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 670 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -27.260000, -70.780000 40.080000, 116.580000

Copiapo (CPO) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 18,437 kilometers (11,456 miles / 9,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 12:48 in Copiapo, it's 23:48 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 Copiapo (CPO) follows a heading of 28° (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 Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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