ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
9,144 km
5,682 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,144 km
5,682 mi / 4,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
51°
northeast

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ELF PEK
Airport Name El Fasher Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ELF PEK
ICAO Code HSFS ZBAA
City El Fasher Beijing
Country Sudan China
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,393 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 13.610000, 25.320000 40.080000, 116.580000

El Fasher (ELF) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,144 kilometers (5,682 miles / 4,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:34 in El Fasher, it's 00:34 in Beijing. With a 6-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 2,277 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than El Fasher Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to El Fasher (ELF) follows a heading of 281° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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