JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
12,544 km
7,794 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,544 km
7,794 mi / 6,773 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

JAL PEK
Airport Name El Lencero Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code JAL PEK
ICAO Code MMJA ZBAA
City Xalapa Beijing
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,127 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 19.480000, -96.800000 40.080000, 116.580000

Xalapa (JAL) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,544 kilometers (7,794 miles / 6,773 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:50 in Xalapa, it's 18:50 in Beijing. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,011 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than El Lencero Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Xalapa (JAL) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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