PEK
Beijing
China
15,099 km
9,382 miles
PPN
Popayan
Colombia
Distance
15,099 km
9,382 mi / 8,153 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK PPN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport
IATA Code PEK PPN
ICAO Code ZBAA SKPP
City Beijing Popayan
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 116 ft 5,687 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 2.450000, -76.610000

Beijing (PEK) to Popayan (PPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) in Popayan, Colombia is 15,099 kilometers (9,382 miles / 8,153 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Colombia. 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 20:58 in Beijing, it's 07:58 in Popayan. With a 13-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 5,571 feet between the two airports. Guillermo Leon Valencia 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 Popayan (PPN) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 346° (north 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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport (PPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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