# Distance from Gunnison (GUC) to Beijing (PEK)

> 10,218 km · estimated flight time 13h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,218 km / 6,349 mi / 5,517 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 13h
- **Heading**: 328° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 33° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 03:56 in Gunnison, it's 17:56 in Beijing)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,564 ft (PEK is lower than GUC)

## Airports

### [Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/guc-gunnison-gunnison-crested-butte-regional-airport/1ef266df-1f25-6e7e-900b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gunnison, United States
- ICAO: KGUC
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 38.530000, -106.930000
- Elevation: 7,680 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 03:56 in Gunnison, it's 17:56 in Beijing.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/guc-gunnison-gunnison-crested-butte-regional-airport/1ef266df-1f25-6e7e-900b-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)