FAI
Fairbanks
United States
6,289 km
3,908 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
6,289 km
3,908 mi / 3,396 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

FAI PEK
Airport Name Fairbanks International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code FAI PEK
ICAO Code PAFA ZBAA
City Fairbanks Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 439 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 64.820000, -147.860000 40.080000, 116.580000

Fairbanks (FAI) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) in Fairbanks, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 6,289 kilometers (3,908 miles / 3,396 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 20:23 in Fairbanks, it's 13:23 in Beijing. With a 17-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 Fairbanks (FAI) follows a heading of 30° (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 Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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