PEK
Beijing
China
10,795 km
6,708 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
10,795 km
6,708 mi / 5,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
144°
southeast

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PEK TWZ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code PEK TWZ
ICAO Code ZBAA NZUK
City Beijing Twitzel
Country China New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 116 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Beijing (PEK) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 10,795 kilometers (6,708 miles / 5,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 New Zealand. 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 06:17 in Beijing, it's 11:17 in Twitzel. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,459 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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