Airport Comparison
| PEK | UAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Beijing Capital International Airport | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
| IATA Code | PEK | UAQ |
| ICAO Code | ZBAA | SANU |
| City | Beijing | San Juan |
| Country | China | Argentina |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 1,958 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.080000, 116.580000 | -31.570000, -68.420000 |
Beijing (PEK) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 18,967 kilometers (11,786 miles / 10,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.
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 Argentina. 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 00:58 in Beijing, it's 13:58 in San Juan. With a 11-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 1,842 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.
The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 336° (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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.