FRH
French Lick
United States
10,962 km
6,812 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,962 km
6,812 mi / 5,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
342°
north northwest

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FRH PEK
Airport Name French Lick Municipal Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code FRH PEK
ICAO Code KFRH ZBAA
City French Lick Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 792 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 38.510000, -86.640000 40.080000, 116.580000

French Lick (FRH) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH) in French Lick, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,962 kilometers (6,812 miles / 5,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 23:22 in French Lick, it's 12:22 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 French Lick (FRH) follows a heading of 18° (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 French Lick Municipal Airport (FRH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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