KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
12,046 km
7,485 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
12,046 km
7,485 mi / 6,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
40°
northeast

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KNZ PEK
Airport Name Kenieba Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KNZ PEK
ICAO Code GAKA ZBAA
City Kenieba Beijing
Country Mali China
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 449 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, -11.250000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kenieba (KNZ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 12,046 kilometers (7,485 miles / 6,505 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Mali 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 16:56 in Kenieba, it's 00:56 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 Kenieba (KNZ) follows a heading of 306° (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 Kenieba Airport (KNZ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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