NKS
Nkongsamba
Cameroon
11,050 km
6,866 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,050 km
6,866 mi / 5,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
48°
northeast

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NKS PEK
Airport Name Nkongsamba Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code NKS PEK
ICAO Code FKAN ZBAA
City Nkongsamba Beijing
Country Cameroon China
Timezone Africa/Douala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,641 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 4.950000, 9.930000 40.080000, 116.580000

Nkongsamba (NKS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) in Nkongsamba, Cameroon to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,050 kilometers (6,866 miles / 5,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Cameroon 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 22:17 in Nkongsamba, it's 05:17 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 2,525 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Nkongsamba Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Nkongsamba (NKS) follows a heading of 285° (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 Nkongsamba Airport (NKS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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