Airport Comparison
| PEK | SNY | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Beijing Capital International Airport | Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field |
| IATA Code | PEK | SNY |
| ICAO Code | ZBAA | KSNY |
| City | Beijing | Sidney |
| Country | China | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 4,314 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.080000, 116.580000 | 41.100000, -102.980000 |
Beijing (PEK) to Sidney (SNY) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) in Sidney, United States is 10,143 kilometers (6,303 miles / 5,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 05:59 in Beijing, it's 14:59 in Sidney. 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 4,198 feet between the two airports. Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.
The return flight from Sidney (SNY) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 331° (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 Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.