PEK
Beijing
China
17,721 km
11,011 miles
POI
Potosi
Bolivia
Distance
17,721 km
11,011 mi / 9,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

PEK POI
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport
IATA Code PEK POI
ICAO Code ZBAA SLPO
City Beijing Potosi
Country China Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/La_Paz
Elevation 116 ft 12,913 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -19.540000, -65.720000

Beijing (PEK) to Potosi (POI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia is 17,721 kilometers (11,011 miles / 9,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Beijing, it's 04:08 in Potosi. With a 12-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 12,797 feet between the two airports. Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Potosi (POI) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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