BFK
Aurora
United States
10,204 km
6,340 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,204 km
6,340 mi / 5,510 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
330°
north northwest

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BFK PEK
Airport Name Buckley Space Force Base Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BFK PEK
ICAO Code KBKF ZBAA
City Aurora Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,663 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 39.700000, -104.750000 40.080000, 116.580000

Aurora (BFK) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) in Aurora, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,204 kilometers (6,340 miles / 5,510 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 15:14 in Aurora, it's 06:14 in Beijing. With a 15-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 5,547 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Buckley Space Force Base Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Aurora (BFK) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Buckley Space Force Base Airport (BFK) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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