Distance From Vredendal Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, VRE - PEK Distance

The distance from Vredendal Airport (VRE) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 7973 miles or 12831 kilometers or 6924 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 Vredendal ( South Africa ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vredendal and Beijing takes around 18 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vredendal Airport, Vredendal, South Africa to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 18 hours 19 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 • VRE - PEK

Kilometers		12831 km
Statute Miles		7973 miles
Nautical Miles		6924 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 19 minutes

Vredendal Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - VRE to PEK Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • VRE - PEK

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

Location	Local Time
Vredendal (South Africa)	2026-05-03, 17:34:17 SAST
Beijing (China)	2026-05-03, 23:34:17 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

Vredendal Airport (VRE / FAVR) Vredendal, South Africa

Destination

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