FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
15,268 km
9,487 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
15,268 km
9,487 mi / 8,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
28°
north northeast

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FOR PEK
Airport Name Pinto Martins International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code FOR PEK
ICAO Code SBFZ ZBAA
City Fortaleza Beijing
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 82 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -3.780000, -38.530000 40.080000, 116.580000

Fortaleza (FOR) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 15,268 kilometers (9,487 miles / 8,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Brazil 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 12:00 in Fortaleza, it's 23:00 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.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 322° (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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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