PEK
Beijing
China
12,791 km
7,948 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
12,791 km
7,948 mi / 6,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

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PEK ZSA
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code PEK ZSA
ICAO Code ZBAA MYSM
City Beijing San Salvador
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 116 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 24.060000, -74.520000

Beijing (PEK) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 12,791 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Bahamas. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:38 in Beijing, it's 05:38 in San Salvador. With a 13-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 San Salvador (ZSA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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