PEK
Beijing
China
15,243 km
9,471 miles
TUA
Tulcan
Ecuador
Distance
15,243 km
9,471 mi / 8,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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PEK TUA
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport
IATA Code PEK TUA
ICAO Code ZBAA SETU
City Beijing Tulcan
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 116 ft 9,649 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 0.810000, -77.710000

Beijing (PEK) to Tulcan (TUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) in Tulcan, Ecuador is 15,243 kilometers (9,471 miles / 8,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Ecuador. 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 04:24 in Beijing, it's 15:24 in Tulcan. 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 9,533 feet between the two airports. Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tulcan (TUA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 344° (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 Teniente Coronel Luis a Mantilla Airport (TUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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