PEK
Beijing
China
8,036 km
4,993 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
8,036 km
4,993 mi / 4,339 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
23°
north northeast

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PEK YSM
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code PEK YSM
ICAO Code ZBAA CYSM
City Beijing Fort Smith
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 116 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 60.020000, -111.960000

Beijing (PEK) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 8,036 kilometers (4,993 miles / 4,339 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 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 01:17 in Beijing, it's 10:17 in Fort Smith. With a 15-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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 323° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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