LET
Leticia
Colombia
15,971 km
9,924 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
15,971 km
9,924 mi / 8,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
352°
north

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LET PEK
Airport Name Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LET PEK
ICAO Code SKLT ZBAA
City Leticia Beijing
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 277 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -4.190000, -69.940000 40.080000, 116.580000

Leticia (LET) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alfredo Vasquez Cobo International Airport (LET) in Leticia, Colombia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 15,971 kilometers (9,924 miles / 8,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:26 in Leticia, it's 23:26 in Beijing. With a 13-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 Leticia (LET) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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