LUF
Glendale
United States
10,410 km
6,469 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,410 km
6,469 mi / 5,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Phoenix
Heading
325°
northwest

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LUF PEK
Airport Name Luke Afb Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LUF PEK
ICAO Code KLUF ZBAA
City Glendale Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Phoenix Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,084 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 33.530000, -112.380000 40.080000, 116.580000

Glendale (LUF) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luke Afb Airport (LUF) in Glendale, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,410 kilometers (6,469 miles / 5,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 08:56 in Glendale, it's 23:56 in Beijing. With a 15-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 Glendale (LUF) follows a heading of 39° (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 Luke Afb Airport (LUF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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