CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
19,314 km
12,001 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
19,314 km
12,001 mi / 10,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
293°
west northwest

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CVH PEK
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CVH PEK
ICAO Code SAHE ZBAA
City Lafontaine Beijing
Country Argentina China
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,435 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 19,314 kilometers (12,001 miles / 10,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 Argentina 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 14:10 in Lafontaine, it's 01:10 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,319 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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