PEK
Beijing
China
12,722 km
7,905 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
12,722 km
7,905 mi / 6,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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PEK UPB
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code PEK UPB
ICAO Code ZBAA MUPB
City Beijing Havana
Country China Cuba
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Havana
Elevation 116 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 23.030000, -82.580000

Beijing (PEK) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 12,722 kilometers (7,905 miles / 6,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Cuba. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:02 in Beijing, it's 10:02 in Havana. 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.

The return flight from Havana (UPB) 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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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