KXU
Katiu
French Polynesia
11,924 km
7,409 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,924 km
7,409 mi / 6,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
308°
northwest

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KXU PEK
Airport Name Katiu Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KXU PEK
ICAO Code NTKT ZBAA
City Katiu Beijing
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -16.340000, -144.400000 40.080000, 116.580000

Katiu (KXU) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Katiu Airport (KXU) in Katiu, French Polynesia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,924 kilometers (7,409 miles / 6,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 French Polynesia 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 18:50 in Katiu, it's 12:50 in Beijing. With a 18-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 Katiu (KXU) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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