PEK
Beijing
China
11,272 km
7,004 miles
RIC
Richmond
United States
Distance
11,272 km
7,004 mi / 6,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

PEK RIC
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Richmond International Airport
IATA Code PEK RIC
ICAO Code ZBAA KRIC
City Beijing Richmond
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 116 ft 168 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 37.510000, -77.320000

Beijing (PEK) to Richmond (RIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, United States is 11,272 kilometers (7,004 miles / 6,086 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 10:40 in Beijing, it's 21:40 in Richmond. 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.

The return flight from Richmond (RIC) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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