PEK
Beijing
China
12,171 km
7,563 miles
XGN
Xangongo
Angola
Distance
12,171 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

PEK XGN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Xangongo Airport
IATA Code PEK XGN
ICAO Code ZBAA FNXA
City Beijing Xangongo
Country China Angola
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Luanda
Elevation 116 ft 3,635 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -16.760000, 14.970000

Beijing (PEK) to Xangongo (XGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Xangongo Airport (XGN) in Xangongo, Angola is 12,171 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Angola. 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 11:12 in Beijing, it's 04:12 in Xangongo. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,519 feet between the two airports. Xangongo Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Xangongo (XGN) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 53° (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 Xangongo Airport (XGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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