# Distance from Gaylord (GLR) to Beijing (PEK)

> 10,318 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,318 km / 6,411 mi / 5,571 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 344° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 15° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 15:04 in Gaylord, it's 03:04 in Beijing)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,212 ft (PEK is lower than GLR)

## Airports

### [Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/glr-gaylord-gaylord-regional-airport/1ef266df-1e73-6382-b178-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gaylord, United States
- ICAO: KGLR
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Coordinates: 45.010000, -84.700000
- Elevation: 1,328 ft

### [Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pek-beijing-beijing-capital-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e08-61e4-8615-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Beijing, China
- ICAO: ZBAA
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.080000, 116.580000
- Elevation: 116 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 15:04 in Gaylord, it's 03:04 in Beijing.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gaylord Regional Airport (GLR)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/glr-gaylord-gaylord-regional-airport/1ef266df-1e73-6382-b178-06bb2780ed98)
- [Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/pek-beijing-beijing-capital-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e08-61e4-8615-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)