KTX
Koutiala
Mali
11,674 km
7,254 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,674 km
7,254 mi / 6,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KTX PEK
Airport Name Koutiala Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KTX PEK
ICAO Code GAKO ZBAA
City Koutiala Beijing
Country Mali China
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,240 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 12.380000, -5.470000 40.080000, 116.580000

Koutiala (KTX) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Koutiala Airport (KTX) in Koutiala, Mali to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,674 kilometers (7,254 miles / 6,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 15:42 in Koutiala, it's 23:42 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,124 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Koutiala Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Koutiala (KTX) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Koutiala Airport (KTX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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