PEK
Beijing
China
10,528 km
6,542 miles
RSL
Russell
United States
Distance
10,528 km
6,542 mi / 5,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK RSL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Russell Municipal Airport
IATA Code PEK RSL
ICAO Code ZBAA KRSL
City Beijing Russell
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 116 ft 1,864 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 38.870000, -98.810000

Beijing (PEK) to Russell (RSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) in Russell, United States is 10,528 kilometers (6,542 miles / 5,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 12:47 in Beijing, it's 22:47 in Russell. With a 14-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 1,748 feet between the two airports. Russell Municipal Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Russell (RSL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 334° (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 Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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