BFR
Bedford
United States
10,933 km
6,793 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,933 km
6,793 mi / 5,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
342°
north northwest

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BFR PEK
Airport Name Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BFR PEK
ICAO Code KBFR ZBAA
City Bedford Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 727 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -86.450000 40.080000, 116.580000

Bedford (BFR) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,933 kilometers (6,793 miles / 5,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 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 11:22 in Bedford, it's 00:22 in Beijing. 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 Beijing (PEK) to Bedford (BFR) follows a heading of 18° (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 Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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