PEK
Beijing
China
10,033 km
6,234 miles
SBS
Steamboat Springs
United States
Distance
10,033 km
6,234 mi / 5,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

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PEK SBS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field
IATA Code PEK SBS
ICAO Code ZBAA KSBS
City Beijing Steamboat Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 116 ft 6,882 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 40.520000, -106.870000

Beijing (PEK) to Steamboat Springs (SBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) in Steamboat Springs, United States is 10,033 kilometers (6,234 miles / 5,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 06:33 in Beijing, it's 15:33 in Steamboat Springs. 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 6,766 feet between the two airports. Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Steamboat Springs (SBS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 328° (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 Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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