PEK
Beijing
China
8,643 km
5,371 miles
YYF
Penticton
Canada
Distance
8,643 km
5,371 mi / 4,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
34°
north northeast

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PEK YYF
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Penticton Airport
IATA Code PEK YYF
ICAO Code ZBAA CYYF
City Beijing Penticton
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 116 ft 1,129 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 49.460000, -119.600000

Beijing (PEK) to Penticton (YYF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Penticton Airport (YYF) in Penticton, Canada is 8,643 kilometers (5,371 miles / 4,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 22:48 in Beijing, it's 06:48 in Penticton. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,013 feet between the two airports. Penticton Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Penticton (YYF) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 319° (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 Penticton Airport (YYF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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