Beijing to Auckland
13h 22m The flight from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Auckland International Airport (AKL) covers 10,425 km (6,478 miles) and takes approximately 13h 22m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 137°, passing near 1.8° N, 146.4° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 18h 57m | 19h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 22m | 13h 47m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 35m | 12h 00m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 16m | 12h 41m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PEK | AKL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport | Auckland International Airport |
| City | Beijing | Auckland |
| Country | China | New Zealand |
| ICAO | ZBAA | NZAA |
| Coordinates | 40.0773, 116.5967 | -37.012, 174.7863 |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 23 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to Auckland?
A non-stop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Auckland (AKL) takes about 13h 22m. The great-circle distance is 10,425 km (6,478 miles, 5,629 nautical miles), flying south-east on an initial bearing of 137°.
How far is Beijing from Auckland?
10,425 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,478 miles or 5,629 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PEK and AKL?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,425 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 22m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.