Distance From Swartkop Air Force Base to Beijing Capital International Airport

The distance from Swartkop Air Force Base () to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 7265 miles or 11692 kilometers or 6309 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 Pretoria ( South Africa ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pretoria and Beijing takes around 16 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Swartkop Air Force Base, Pretoria, South Africa to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 16 hours 42 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		11692 km
Statute Miles		7265 miles
Nautical Miles		6309 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 42 minutes

Swartkop Air Force Base to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - to PEK Flight Path

Location of Swartkop Air Force Base & Beijing Capital International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pretoria to Beijing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between Pretoria, South Africa and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PEK

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

Location	Local Time
Pretoria (South Africa)	2026-03-15, 19:42:48 SAST
Beijing (China)	2026-03-16, 01:42:48 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

Swartkop Air Force Base ( / FASK) Pretoria, South Africa

Destination

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