PEK
Beijing
China
9,724 km
6,042 miles
YQN
Nakina
Canada
Distance
9,724 km
6,042 mi / 5,251 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

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PEK YQN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Nakina Airport
IATA Code PEK YQN
ICAO Code ZBAA CYQN
City Beijing Nakina
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 116 ft 1,057 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 50.180000, -86.700000

Beijing (PEK) to Nakina (YQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Nakina Airport (YQN) in Nakina, Canada is 9,724 kilometers (6,042 miles / 5,251 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Canada. 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 16:24 in Beijing, it's 03:24 in Nakina. 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 Nakina (YQN) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Nakina Airport (YQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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