NLA
Ndola
Zambia
10,760 km
6,686 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,760 km
6,686 mi / 5,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
50°
northeast

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NLA PEK
Airport Name Ndola Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code NLA PEK
ICAO Code FLND ZBAA
City Ndola Beijing
Country Zambia China
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,167 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -13.000000, 28.660000 40.080000, 116.580000

Ndola (NLA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,760 kilometers (6,686 miles / 5,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Zambia 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 14:14 in Ndola, it's 20:14 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 4,051 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Ndola Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Ndola (NLA) 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 Ndola Airport (NLA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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