MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
10,333 km
6,421 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,333 km
6,421 mi / 5,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Tijuana
Heading
323°
northwest

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MXL PEK
Airport Name General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MXL PEK
ICAO Code MMML ZBAA
City Mexicali Beijing
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Tijuana Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 74 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 32.630000, -115.240000 40.080000, 116.580000

Mexicali (MXL) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,333 kilometers (6,421 miles / 5,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Mexico 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 08:26 in Mexicali, it's 00:26 in Beijing. With a 16-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 Mexicali (MXL) follows a heading of 42° (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 General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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