CTD
Chitre
Panama
14,392 km
8,943 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
14,392 km
8,943 mi / 7,771 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CTD PEK
Airport Name Alonso Valderrama Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CTD PEK
ICAO Code MPCE ZBAA
City Chitre Beijing
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 7.990000, -80.410000 40.080000, 116.580000

Chitre (CTD) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) in Chitre, Panama to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 14,392 kilometers (8,943 miles / 7,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Panama 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 04:49 in Chitre, it's 17:49 in Beijing. 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.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Chitre (CTD) follows a heading of 22° (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 Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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