PEK
Beijing
China
14,193 km
8,819 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
14,193 km
8,819 mi / 7,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK RCH
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code PEK RCH
ICAO Code ZBAA SKRH
City Beijing Riohacha
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 116 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 11.530000, -72.930000

Beijing (PEK) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 14,193 kilometers (8,819 miles / 7,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 06:06 in Beijing, it's 17:06 in Riohacha. 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 Riohacha (RCH) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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