Distance From Cape Town Waterfront Heliport to Beijing Capital International Airport

The distance from Cape Town Waterfront Heliport () to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 8063 miles or 12976 kilometers or 7002 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Beijing takes around 18 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town Waterfront Heliport, Cape Town, South Africa to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 18 hours 32 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PEK

Kilometers		12976 km
Statute Miles		8063 miles
Nautical Miles		7002 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 32 minutes

Cape Town Waterfront Heliport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - to PEK Flight Path

Location of Cape Town Waterfront Heliport & Beijing Capital International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cape Town to Beijing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cape Town, South Africa and Beijing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PEK

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Beijing (China) is 6 Hours.
Beijing time is 6 Hours ahead of Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 21:45:59 SAST
Beijing (China)	2025-12-17, 03:45:59 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Cape Town Waterfront Heliport ( / FADW) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK / ZBAA) Beijing, China