ETE
Metema
Ethiopia
8,277 km
5,143 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,277 km
5,143 mi / 4,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
52°
northeast

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ETE PEK
Airport Name Metema Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ETE PEK
ICAO Code HAMM ZBAA
City Metema Beijing
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,650 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 12.930000, 36.170000 40.080000, 116.580000

Metema (ETE) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metema Airport (ETE) in Metema, Ethiopia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,277 kilometers (5,143 miles / 4,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 13:29 in Metema, it's 18:29 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,534 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Metema Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Metema (ETE) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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