BUR
Burbank
United States
10,018 km
6,225 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,018 km
6,225 mi / 5,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
321°
northwest

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BUR PEK
Airport Name Bob Hope Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BUR PEK
ICAO Code KBUR ZBAA
City Burbank Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 778 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 34.200000, -118.360000 40.080000, 116.580000

Burbank (BUR) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bob Hope Airport (BUR) in Burbank, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,018 kilometers (6,225 miles / 5,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 01:57 in Burbank, it's 17:57 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.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Burbank (BUR) follows a heading of 43° (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 Bob Hope Airport (BUR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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