Beijing to Plaine Magnien
11h 42m The flight from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) covers 9,077 km (5,640 miles) and takes approximately 11h 42m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 234°, passing near 11.2° N, 83.9° 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 | 16h 30m | 16h 55m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 38m | 12h 03m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 05m | 10h 30m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 41m | 11h 06m |
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 | MRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport |
| City | Beijing | Plaine Magnien |
| Country | China | Mauritius |
| ICAO | ZBAA | FIMP |
| Coordinates | 40.0773, 116.5967 | -20.4302, 57.6836 |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 186 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to Plaine Magnien?
A non-stop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Plaine Magnien (MRU) takes about 11h 42m. The great-circle distance is 9,077 km (5,640 miles, 4,901 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 234°.
How far is Beijing from Plaine Magnien?
9,077 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,640 miles or 4,901 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 MRU?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,077 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 42m 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.