PEK
Beijing
China
9,448 km
5,871 miles
SIO
Smithton Airport
Australia
Distance
9,448 km
5,871 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
159°
south southeast

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PEK SIO
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Smithton Airport
IATA Code PEK SIO
ICAO Code ZBAA YSMI
City Beijing N/A
Country China Australia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Australia/Hobart
Elevation 116 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -40.840000, 145.080000

Beijing (PEK) to Smithton Airport (SIO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Smithton Airport (SIO) in Smithton Airport, Australia is 9,448 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:47 in Beijing, it's 04:47 in Smithton Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Smithton Airport (SIO) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 338° (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 Smithton Airport (SIO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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