FNA
Freetown
Sierra Leone
12,543 km
7,794 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,543 km
7,794 mi / 6,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
40°
northeast

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FNA PEK
Airport Name Lungi International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code FNA PEK
ICAO Code GFLL ZBAA
City Freetown Beijing
Country Sierra Leone China
Timezone Africa/Freetown Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 84 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 8.620000, -13.200000 40.080000, 116.580000

Freetown (FNA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lungi International Airport (FNA) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,543 kilometers (7,794 miles / 6,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Sierra Leone 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 13:44 in Freetown, it's 21:44 in Beijing. With a 8-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 Freetown (FNA) follows a heading of 304° (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 Lungi International Airport (FNA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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