LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
10,518 km
6,536 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,518 km
6,536 mi / 5,680 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
50°
northeast

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LJA PEK
Airport Name Lodja Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LJA PEK
ICAO Code FZVA ZBAA
City Lodja Beijing
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,647 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -3.420000, 23.450000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lodja (LJA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,518 kilometers (6,536 miles / 5,680 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 21:21 in Lodja, it's 03:21 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 1,531 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Lodja Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Lodja (LJA) follows a heading of 269° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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