KQA
Akutan
United States
5,776 km
3,589 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
5,776 km
3,589 mi / 3,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Nome
Heading
288°
west northwest

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KQA PEK
Airport Name Akutan Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KQA PEK
ICAO Code PAUT ZBAA
City Akutan Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Nome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 129 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -165.600000 40.080000, 116.580000

Akutan (KQA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 5,776 kilometers (3,589 miles / 3,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 15:45 in Akutan, it's 08:45 in Beijing. With a 17-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 Akutan (KQA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Akutan Airport (KQA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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