GCM
Georgetown
KY
13,156 km
8,175 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
13,156 km
8,175 mi / 7,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cayman
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GCM PEK
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GCM PEK
ICAO Code MWCR ZBAA
City Georgetown Beijing
Country KY China
Timezone America/Cayman Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 40.080000, 116.580000

Georgetown (GCM) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 13,156 kilometers (8,175 miles / 7,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 KY 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 03:49 in Georgetown, it's 16:49 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 Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 19° (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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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