PEK
Beijing
China
12,753 km
7,924 miles
RHN
Rosh Pinah
Namibia
Distance
12,753 km
7,924 mi / 6,886 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PEK RHN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Skorpion Mine Airport
IATA Code PEK RHN
ICAO Code ZBAA FYSA
City Beijing Rosh Pinah
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 116 ft 1,870 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -27.880000, 16.650000

Beijing (PEK) to Rosh Pinah (RHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) in Rosh Pinah, Namibia is 12,753 kilometers (7,924 miles / 6,886 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Namibia. 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 06:50 in Beijing, it's 00:50 in Rosh Pinah. With a 6-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 1,754 feet between the two airports. Skorpion Mine Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Rosh Pinah (RHN) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 56° (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 Skorpion Mine Airport (RHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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