PEK
Beijing
China
12,557 km
7,802 miles
VHZ
Vahitahi
French Polynesia
Distance
12,557 km
7,802 mi / 6,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-18h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
96°
east

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PEK VHZ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Vahitahi Airport
IATA Code PEK VHZ
ICAO Code ZBAA NTUV
City Beijing Vahitahi
Country China French Polynesia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 116 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -18.780000, -138.850000

Beijing (PEK) to Vahitahi (VHZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) in Vahitahi, French Polynesia is 12,557 kilometers (7,802 miles / 6,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 French Polynesia. 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 10:06 in Beijing, it's 16:06 in Vahitahi. With a 18-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 Vahitahi (VHZ) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 306° (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 Vahitahi Airport (VHZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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