PEK
Beijing
China
10,310 km
6,407 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
10,310 km
6,407 mi / 5,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK PLF
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code PEK PLF
ICAO Code ZBAA FTTP
City Beijing Pala
Country China Chad
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 116 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 9.380000, 14.930000

Beijing (PEK) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 10,310 kilometers (6,407 miles / 5,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 China with Chad. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Beijing, it's 22:45 in Pala. 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 1,416 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 49° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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