PEK
Beijing
China
5,643 km
3,506 miles
TFM
Telefomin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,643 km
3,506 mi / 3,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
147°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

PEK TFM
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Telefomin Airport
IATA Code PEK TFM
ICAO Code ZBAA AYTE
City Beijing Telefomin
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 116 ft 4,950 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -5.130000, 141.640000

Beijing (PEK) to Telefomin (TFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Telefomin Airport (TFM) in Telefomin, Papua New Guinea is 5,643 kilometers (3,506 miles / 3,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 147°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Papua New Guinea. 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 20:59 in Beijing, it's 22:59 in Telefomin.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,834 feet between the two airports. Telefomin Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Telefomin (TFM) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 335° (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 Telefomin Airport (TFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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