PEK
Beijing
China
8,736 km
5,428 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
8,736 km
5,428 mi / 4,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

PEK ZGF
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code PEK ZGF
ICAO Code ZBAA CZGF
City Beijing Grand Forks
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 116 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 49.020000, -118.430000

Beijing (PEK) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 8,736 kilometers (5,428 miles / 4,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 02:48 in Beijing, it's 11:48 in Grand Forks. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,604 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 320° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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