PEK
Beijing
China
15,351 km
9,539 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
15,351 km
9,539 mi / 8,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
324°
northwest

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PEK QBX
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code PEK QBX
ICAO Code ZBAA SNOB
City Beijing Sobral
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Fortaleza
Elevation 116 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Beijing (PEK) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 15,351 kilometers (9,539 miles / 8,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Brazil. 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 00:25 in Beijing, it's 13:25 in Sobral. With a 11-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 Sobral (QBX) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 27° (north 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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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