ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
11,555 km
7,180 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,555 km
7,180 mi / 6,239 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
335°
north northwest

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ELA PEK
Airport Name Eagle Lake Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ELA PEK
ICAO Code KELA ZBAA
City Eagle Lake Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 184 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 29.600000, -96.320000 40.080000, 116.580000

Eagle Lake (ELA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,555 kilometers (7,180 miles / 6,239 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 01:47 in Eagle Lake, it's 15:47 in Beijing. With a 14-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 Eagle Lake (ELA) follows a heading of 29° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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