EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
11,600 km
7,208 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,600 km
7,208 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
52°
northeast

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EMG PEK
Airport Name Empangeni Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code EMG PEK
ICAO Code FAEM ZBAA
City Empangeni Beijing
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 251 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -28.720000, 31.890000 40.080000, 116.580000

Empangeni (EMG) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,600 kilometers (7,208 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 South Africa 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 18:45 in Empangeni, it's 00:45 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.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Empangeni (EMG) follows a heading of 244° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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