PEK
Beijing
China
16,740 km
10,402 miles
SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
Distance
16,740 km
10,402 mi / 9,039 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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PEK SBJ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sao Mateus Airport
IATA Code PEK SBJ
ICAO Code ZBAA SNMX
City Beijing Sao Mateus
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 116 ft 98 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -18.720000, -39.830000

Beijing (PEK) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil is 16,740 kilometers (10,402 miles / 9,039 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 23:02 in Beijing, it's 12:02 in Sao Mateus. 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.

The return flight from Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 39° (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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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