MYD
Malindi
Kenya
9,098 km
5,653 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,098 km
5,653 mi / 4,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
49°
northeast

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MYD PEK
Airport Name Malindi Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MYD PEK
ICAO Code HKML ZBAA
City Malindi Beijing
Country Kenya China
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 80 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -3.230000, 40.100000 40.080000, 116.580000

Malindi (MYD) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Malindi Airport (MYD) in Malindi, Kenya to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,098 kilometers (5,653 miles / 4,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Kenya 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 16:24 in Malindi, it's 21:24 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Malindi (MYD) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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