ARE
Arecibo
United States
13,498 km
8,387 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
13,498 km
8,387 mi / 7,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Puerto_Rico
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

ARE PEK
Airport Name Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ARE PEK
ICAO Code TJAB ZBAA
City Arecibo Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Puerto_Rico Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 21 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 18.450000, -66.680000 40.080000, 116.580000

Arecibo (ARE) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) in Arecibo, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 13,498 kilometers (8,387 miles / 7,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 18:13 in Arecibo, it's 06:13 in Beijing. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Arecibo (ARE) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antonio/Nery/Juarbe Pol Airport (ARE) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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