PEK
Beijing
China
10,437 km
6,485 miles
UEL
Quelimane
Mozambique
Distance
10,437 km
6,485 mi / 5,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
250°
west southwest

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PEK UEL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Quelimane Airport
IATA Code PEK UEL
ICAO Code ZBAA FQQL
City Beijing Quelimane
Country China Mozambique
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Maputo
Elevation 116 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -17.860000, 36.870000

Beijing (PEK) to Quelimane (UEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Quelimane Airport (UEL) in Quelimane, Mozambique is 10,437 kilometers (6,485 miles / 5,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Mozambique. 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 11:49 in Beijing, it's 05:49 in Quelimane. With a 6-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 Quelimane (UEL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 49° (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 Quelimane Airport (UEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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