Cape Town (CPT) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,057
miles
12,966
kilometers
7,001
nautical miles

🕐 15h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (58°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,057 12,891
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,057 12,891
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,057 12,086
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,057 12,086
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,057 16,114
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,057 12,086
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Cape Town and Beijing earns you 16,114 base miles - that's 64% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to PEK route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 8,057 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 58° from Cape Town. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 8,057 miles (12,966 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to PEK typically take around 15h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,057 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.