PEK
Beijing
China
10,766 km
6,690 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
10,766 km
6,690 mi / 5,813 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK ZAR
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code PEK ZAR
ICAO Code ZBAA DNZA
City Beijing Zaria
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 116 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 11.130000, 7.690000

Beijing (PEK) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 10,766 kilometers (6,690 miles / 5,813 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Nigeria. 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 08:26 in Beijing, it's 01:26 in Zaria. 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 2,054 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 47° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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