PEK
Beijing
China
14,774 km
9,180 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
14,774 km
9,180 mi / 7,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK PYA
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code PEK PYA
ICAO Code ZBAA SKVL
City Beijing Velasquez
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 116 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 5.940000, -74.460000

Beijing (PEK) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 14,774 kilometers (9,180 miles / 7,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 21:28 in Beijing, it's 08:28 in Velasquez. 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 Velasquez (PYA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 348° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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