LBO
Lusambo
DR Congo
10,634 km
6,608 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,634 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
50°
northeast

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LBO PEK
Airport Name Lusambo Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LBO PEK
ICAO Code FZVI ZBAA
City Lusambo Beijing
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,407 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -4.960000, 23.380000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lusambo (LBO) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lusambo Airport (LBO) in Lusambo, DR Congo to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,634 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 DR Congo 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 18:59 in Lusambo, it's 00:59 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,291 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Lusambo Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Lusambo (LBO) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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