PEK
Beijing
China
13,589 km
8,444 miles
STX
Christiansted
United States
Distance
13,589 km
8,444 mi / 7,337 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PEK STX
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Henry E Rohlsen Airport
IATA Code PEK STX
ICAO Code ZBAA TISX
City Beijing Christiansted
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/St_Thomas
Elevation 116 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 17.700000, -64.800000

Beijing (PEK) to Christiansted (STX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) in Christiansted, United States is 13,589 kilometers (8,444 miles / 7,337 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 13:23 in Beijing, it's 01:23 in Christiansted. With a 12-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 Christiansted (STX) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 359° (north). 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 Henry E Rohlsen Airport (STX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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