AIN
Wainwright
United States
5,612 km
3,487 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
5,612 km
3,487 mi / 3,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
280°
west

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AIN PEK
Airport Name Wainwright Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code AIN PEK
ICAO Code PAWI ZBAA
City Wainwright Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 45 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 70.640000, -159.990000 40.080000, 116.580000

Wainwright (AIN) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wainwright Airport (AIN) in Wainwright, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 5,612 kilometers (3,487 miles / 3,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:42 in Wainwright, it's 19:42 in Beijing. With a 17-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 Beijing (PEK) to Wainwright (AIN) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Wainwright Airport (AIN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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