PEK
Beijing
China
9,494 km
5,899 miles
PVF
Placerville
United States
Distance
9,494 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK PVF
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Placerville Airport
IATA Code PEK PVF
ICAO Code ZBAA KPVF
City Beijing Placerville
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 2,586 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 38.720000, -120.750000

Beijing (PEK) to Placerville (PVF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Placerville Airport (PVF) in Placerville, United States is 9,494 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 19:16 in Beijing, it's 03:16 in Placerville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,470 feet between the two airports. Placerville Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Placerville (PVF) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 320° (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 Placerville Airport (PVF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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