LTC
Lai
Chad
10,196 km
6,335 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,196 km
6,335 mi / 5,505 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Ndjamena
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LTC PEK
Airport Name Lai Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LTC PEK
ICAO Code FTTH ZBAA
City Lai Beijing
Country Chad China
Timezone Africa/Ndjamena Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,171 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 9.400000, 16.300000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lai (LTC) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lai Airport (LTC) in Lai, Chad to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,196 kilometers (6,335 miles / 5,505 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 Chad 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 12:46 in Lai, it's 19:46 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 1,055 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Lai Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Lai (LTC) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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