PEK
Beijing
China
10,539 km
6,549 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
10,539 km
6,549 mi / 5,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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PEK SQI
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code PEK SQI
ICAO Code ZBAA KSQI
City Beijing Sterling/Rockfalls
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 116 ft 648 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 41.740000, -89.680000

Beijing (PEK) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 10,539 kilometers (6,549 miles / 5,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 00:48 in Beijing, it's 10:48 in Sterling/Rockfalls. 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.

The return flight from Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 340° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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