PEK
Beijing
China
10,193 km
6,334 miles
TRM
Palm Springs
United States
Distance
10,193 km
6,334 mi / 5,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK TRM
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport
IATA Code PEK TRM
ICAO Code ZBAA KTRM
City Beijing Palm Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft -114 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 33.630000, -116.160000

Beijing (PEK) to Palm Springs (TRM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) in Palm Springs, United States is 10,193 kilometers (6,334 miles / 5,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 16:15 in Beijing, it's 00:15 in Palm Springs. 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 Palm Springs (TRM) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (TRM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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