PEK
Beijing
China
5,701 km
3,542 miles
WLK
Selawik
United States
Distance
5,701 km
3,542 mi / 3,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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PEK WLK
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Selawik Airport
IATA Code PEK WLK
ICAO Code ZBAA PASK
City Beijing Selawik
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 116 ft 17 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 66.600000, -159.990000

Beijing (PEK) to Selawik (WLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Selawik Airport (WLK) in Selawik, United States is 5,701 kilometers (3,542 miles / 3,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 14:38 in Beijing, it's 21:38 in Selawik. 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 Selawik (WLK) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 283° (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 Selawik Airport (WLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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