PEK
Beijing
China
11,237 km
6,982 miles
QOW
Owerri
Nigeria
Distance
11,237 km
6,982 mi / 6,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
287°
west northwest

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PEK QOW
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sam Mbakwe International Airport
IATA Code PEK QOW
ICAO Code ZBAA DNIM
City Beijing Owerri
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 116 ft 373 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 5.430000, 7.210000

Beijing (PEK) to Owerri (QOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) in Owerri, Nigeria is 11,237 kilometers (6,982 miles / 6,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Beijing, it's 18:11 in Owerri. With a 7-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 Owerri (QOW) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 47° (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 Sam Mbakwe International Airport (QOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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