PEK
Beijing
China
10,632 km
6,607 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
10,632 km
6,607 mi / 5,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

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PEK YQS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code PEK YQS
ICAO Code ZBAA CYQS
City Beijing St Thomas
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Toronto
Elevation 116 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 42.770000, -81.110000

Beijing (PEK) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 10,632 kilometers (6,607 miles / 5,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 09:12 in Beijing, it's 20:12 in St Thomas. 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 St Thomas (YQS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 346° (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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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