PEK
Beijing
China
14,911 km
9,266 miles
TAU
Tauramena
Colombia
Distance
14,911 km
9,266 mi / 8,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK TAU
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Tauramena Airport
IATA Code PEK TAU
ICAO Code ZBAA SKTA
City Beijing Tauramena
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 116 ft 1,462 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 5.010000, -72.740000

Beijing (PEK) to Tauramena (TAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Tauramena Airport (TAU) in Tauramena, Colombia is 14,911 kilometers (9,266 miles / 8,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 04:10 in Beijing, it's 15:10 in Tauramena. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,346 feet between the two airports. Tauramena Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Tauramena (TAU) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 350° (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 Tauramena Airport (TAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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