PEK
Beijing
China
10,891 km
6,768 miles
PSB
Philipsburg
United States
Distance
10,891 km
6,768 mi / 5,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

PEK PSB
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Mid-State Airport
IATA Code PEK PSB
ICAO Code ZBAA KPSB
City Beijing Philipsburg
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 116 ft 1,948 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 40.880000, -78.090000

Beijing (PEK) to Philipsburg (PSB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Mid-State Airport (PSB) in Philipsburg, United States is 10,891 kilometers (6,768 miles / 5,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Beijing, it's 12:09 in Philipsburg. With a 13-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 1,832 feet between the two airports. Mid-State Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Philipsburg (PSB) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 349° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Mid-State Airport (PSB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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