PEK
Beijing
China
14,267 km
8,865 miles
PVE
El Porvenir
Panama
Distance
14,267 km
8,865 mi / 7,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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PEK PVE
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport El Porvenir Airport
IATA Code PEK PVE
ICAO Code ZBAA MPVR
City Beijing El Porvenir
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 116 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 9.560000, -79.000000

Beijing (PEK) to El Porvenir (PVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to El Porvenir Airport (PVE) in El Porvenir, Panama is 14,267 kilometers (8,865 miles / 7,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:51 in Beijing, it's 08:51 in El Porvenir. 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.

The return flight from El Porvenir (PVE) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 345° (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 El Porvenir Airport (PVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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