PEK
Beijing
China
8,798 km
5,467 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
8,798 km
5,467 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

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PEK WAX
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code PEK WAX
ICAO Code ZBAA HLZW
City Beijing Zuwara
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 116 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 32.950000, 12.020000

Beijing (PEK) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 8,798 kilometers (5,467 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Libya. 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 12:46 in Beijing, it's 06:46 in Zuwara. 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 Zuwara (WAX) 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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