PEK
Beijing
China
14,359 km
8,923 miles
RIH
Río Hato
Panama
Distance
14,359 km
8,923 mi / 7,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

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PEK RIH
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport
IATA Code PEK RIH
ICAO Code ZBAA MPSM
City Beijing Río Hato
Country China Panama
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Panama
Elevation 116 ft 105 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 8.380000, -80.130000

Beijing (PEK) to Río Hato (RIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama is 14,359 kilometers (8,923 miles / 7,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:32 in Beijing, it's 10:32 in Río Hato. 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 Río Hato (RIH) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). 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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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