PEK
Beijing
China
10,109 km
6,281 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
10,109 km
6,281 mi / 5,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

PEK RIV
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code PEK RIV
ICAO Code ZBAA KRIV
City Beijing Riverside
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 33.880000, -117.260000

Beijing (PEK) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 10,109 kilometers (6,281 miles / 5,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 05:23 in Beijing, it's 14:23 in Riverside. 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 1,420 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 322° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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