NDU
Rundu
Namibia
11,852 km
7,364 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,852 km
7,364 mi / 6,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
52°
northeast

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NDU PEK
Airport Name Rundu Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code NDU PEK
ICAO Code FYRU ZBAA
City Rundu Beijing
Country Namibia China
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,627 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -17.960000, 19.720000 40.080000, 116.580000

Rundu (NDU) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rundu Airport (NDU) in Rundu, Namibia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,852 kilometers (7,364 miles / 6,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Namibia 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 18:07 in Rundu, it's 00:07 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 3,511 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Rundu Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Rundu (NDU) follows a heading of 260° (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 Rundu Airport (NDU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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