LXV
Leadville
United States
10,180 km
6,326 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,180 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
329°
north northwest

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LXV PEK
Airport Name Lake County Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LXV PEK
ICAO Code KLXV ZBAA
City Leadville Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 9,934 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 39.220000, -106.320000 40.080000, 116.580000

Leadville (LXV) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lake County Airport (LXV) in Leadville, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,180 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 19:55 in Leadville, it's 10:55 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,818 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Lake County Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Leadville (LXV) follows a heading of 32° (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 Lake County Airport (LXV) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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