PEK
Beijing
China
9,626 km
5,981 miles
SHR
Sheridan
United States
Distance
9,626 km
5,981 mi / 5,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK SHR
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sheridan County Airport
IATA Code PEK SHR
ICAO Code ZBAA KSHR
City Beijing Sheridan
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 116 ft 4,021 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 44.770000, -106.980000

Beijing (PEK) to Sheridan (SHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sheridan County Airport (SHR) in Sheridan, United States is 9,626 kilometers (5,981 miles / 5,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 04:42 in Beijing, it's 13:42 in Sheridan. 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 3,905 feet between the two airports. Sheridan County Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Sheridan (SHR) 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 Sheridan County Airport (SHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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