PEK
Beijing
China
19,189 km
11,923 miles
ZAL
Valdivia
Chile
Distance
19,189 km
11,923 mi / 10,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
90°
east

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PEK ZAL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Pichoy Airport
IATA Code PEK ZAL
ICAO Code ZBAA SCVD
City Beijing Valdivia
Country China Chile
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Santiago
Elevation 116 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -39.650000, -73.090000

Beijing (PEK) to Valdivia (ZAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Pichoy Airport (ZAL) in Valdivia, Chile is 19,189 kilometers (11,923 miles / 10,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 02:51 in Beijing, it's 15:51 in Valdivia. 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 Valdivia (ZAL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Pichoy Airport (ZAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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