GRJ
George
South Africa
12,675 km
7,876 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,675 km
7,876 mi / 6,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
57°
east northeast

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GRJ PEK
Airport Name George Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GRJ PEK
ICAO Code FAGG ZBAA
City George Beijing
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 648 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 40.080000, 116.580000

George (GRJ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,675 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 19:39 in George, it's 01:39 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 George (GRJ) follows a heading of 245° (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 George Airport (GRJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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