GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
10,750 km
6,679 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,750 km
6,679 mi / 5,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GIS PEK
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GIS PEK
ICAO Code NZGS ZBAA
City Gisborne Beijing
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 40.080000, 116.580000

Gisborne (GIS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,750 kilometers (6,679 miles / 5,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:11 in Gisborne, it's 02:11 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 136° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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