PEK
Beijing
China
10,775 km
6,696 miles
SXY
Sidney
United States
Distance
10,775 km
6,696 mi / 5,818 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PEK SXY
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sidney Municipal Airport
IATA Code PEK SXY
ICAO Code ZBAA KN23
City Beijing Sidney
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 116 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 42.300000, -75.420000

Beijing (PEK) to Sidney (SXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) in Sidney, United States is 10,775 kilometers (6,696 miles / 5,818 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 17:51 in Beijing, it's 04:51 in Sidney. With a 13-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 Sidney (SXY) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 351° (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 Sidney Municipal Airport (SXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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