LIE
Libenge
DR Congo
10,421 km
6,475 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,421 km
6,475 mi / 5,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
49°
northeast

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LIE PEK
Airport Name Libenge Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LIE PEK
ICAO Code FZFA ZBAA
City Libenge Beijing
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,125 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 3.630000, 18.630000 40.080000, 116.580000

Libenge (LIE) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Libenge Airport (LIE) in Libenge, DR Congo to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,421 kilometers (6,475 miles / 5,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 13:47 in Libenge, it's 20:47 in Beijing. With a 7-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 1,009 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Libenge Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Libenge (LIE) follows a heading of 278° (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 Libenge Airport (LIE) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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