PEK
Beijing
China
5,994 km
3,724 miles
UUK
Kuparuk
United States
Distance
5,994 km
3,724 mi / 3,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

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PEK UUK
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport
IATA Code PEK UUK
ICAO Code ZBAA PAKU
City Beijing Kuparuk
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 116 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 70.330000, -149.600000

Beijing (PEK) to Kuparuk (UUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) in Kuparuk, United States is 5,994 kilometers (3,724 miles / 3,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:28 in Beijing, it's 04:28 in Kuparuk. With a 17-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 Kuparuk (UUK) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 289° (west 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 Ugnu-Kuparuk Airport (UUK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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