FLG
Flagstaff
United States
10,301 km
6,401 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,301 km
6,401 mi / 5,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
325°
northwest

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FLG PEK
Airport Name Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code FLG PEK
ICAO Code KFLG ZBAA
City Flagstaff Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,015 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 35.140000, -111.670000 40.080000, 116.580000

Flagstaff (FLG) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,301 kilometers (6,401 miles / 5,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 04:41 in Flagstaff, it's 19:41 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 6,899 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Flagstaff (FLG) follows a heading of 38° (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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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