PEK
Beijing
China
11,070 km
6,878 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,070 km
6,878 mi / 5,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
299°
west northwest

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PEK TMQ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code PEK TMQ
ICAO Code ZBAA DFEM
City Beijing Tambao
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 116 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 14.800000, 0.050000

Beijing (PEK) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 11,070 kilometers (6,878 miles / 5,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Beijing, it's 23:33 in Tambao. With a 8-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 Tambao (TMQ) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 44° (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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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