AHM
Ashland
United States
9,097 km
5,652 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,097 km
5,652 mi / 4,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
318°
northwest

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AHM PEK
Airport Name Ashland Municipal/Sumner Parker Field Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code AHM PEK
ICAO Code KS03 ZBAA
City Ashland Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,889 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 42.190000, -122.660000 40.080000, 116.580000

Ashland (AHM) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ashland Municipal/Sumner Parker Field (AHM) in Ashland, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,097 kilometers (5,652 miles / 4,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Ashland, it's 08:12 in Beijing. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,773 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Ashland Municipal/Sumner Parker Field.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Ashland (AHM) follows a heading of 40° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ashland Municipal/Sumner Parker Field (AHM) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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