BWI
Baltimore
United States
11,100 km
6,897 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,100 km
6,897 mi / 5,993 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
350°
north

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BWI PEK
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BWI PEK
ICAO Code KBWI ZBAA
City Baltimore Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 143 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 40.080000, 116.580000

Baltimore (BWI) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,100 kilometers (6,897 miles / 5,993 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 02:07 in Baltimore, it's 15:07 in Beijing. With a 13-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 Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 10° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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