PEK
Beijing
China
6,113 km
3,799 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
6,113 km
3,799 mi / 3,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
143°
southeast

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PEK WUG
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code PEK WUG
ICAO Code ZBAA AYWU
City Beijing Wau
Country China Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 116 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Beijing (PEK) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 6,113 kilometers (3,799 miles / 3,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 143°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 21:30 in Beijing, it's 23:30 in Wau.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,484 feet between the two airports. Wau Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 332° (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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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