PEK
Beijing
China
11,196 km
6,957 miles
ZGM
Ngoma
Zambia
Distance
11,196 km
6,957 mi / 6,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

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PEK ZGM
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Ngoma Airport
IATA Code PEK ZGM
ICAO Code ZBAA FLNA
City Beijing Ngoma
Country China Zambia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 116 ft 3,400 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 -15.970000, 25.930000

Beijing (PEK) to Ngoma (ZGM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Ngoma Airport (ZGM) in Ngoma, Zambia is 11,196 kilometers (6,957 miles / 6,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Zambia. 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 01:23 in Beijing, it's 19:23 in Ngoma. With a 6-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 3,284 feet between the two airports. Ngoma Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Ngoma (ZGM) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 51° (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 Ngoma Airport (ZGM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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