PEK
Beijing
China
9,964 km
6,192 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
9,964 km
6,192 mi / 5,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

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PEK SZP
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code PEK SZP
ICAO Code ZBAA KSZP
City Beijing Santa Paula
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 34.350000, -119.060000

Beijing (PEK) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 9,964 kilometers (6,192 miles / 5,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 07:56 in Beijing, it's 15:56 in Santa Paula. With a 16-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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 321° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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