PEK
Beijing
China
17,440 km
10,837 miles
RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
Distance
17,440 km
10,837 mi / 9,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK RAO
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Leite Lopes Airport
IATA Code PEK RAO
ICAO Code ZBAA SBRP
City Beijing Ribeirao Preto
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 116 ft 1,806 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -21.140000, -47.780000

Beijing (PEK) to Ribeirao Preto (RAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil is 17,440 kilometers (10,837 miles / 9,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 05:20 in Beijing, it's 18:20 in Ribeirao Preto. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,690 feet between the two airports. Leite Lopes Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 32° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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