PEK
Beijing
China
11,384 km
7,074 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
11,384 km
7,074 mi / 6,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

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PEK VIL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code PEK VIL
ICAO Code ZBAA GMMH
City Beijing Dakhla
Country China EH
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 116 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 23.720000, -15.930000

Beijing (PEK) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 11,384 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:28 in Beijing, it's 18:28 in Dakhla. With a 7-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 Dakhla (VIL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 35° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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