PEK
Beijing
China
19,110 km
11,875 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
19,110 km
11,875 mi / 10,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

PEK WCA
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code PEK WCA
ICAO Code ZBAA SCST
City Beijing Castro
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 116 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Beijing (PEK) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 19,110 kilometers (11,875 miles / 10,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:49 in Beijing, it's 12:49 in Castro. With a 11-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 Castro (WCA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 256° (west southwest). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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