CKN
Crookston
United States
9,705 km
6,030 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,705 km
6,030 mi / 5,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
335°
north northwest

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CKN PEK
Airport Name Crookston Municipal/Kirkwood Field Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CKN PEK
ICAO Code KCKN ZBAA
City Crookston Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 900 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 47.840000, -96.620000 40.080000, 116.580000

Crookston (CKN) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Crookston Municipal/Kirkwood Field (CKN) in Crookston, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,705 kilometers (6,030 miles / 5,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 10:41 in Crookston, it's 00:41 in Beijing. With a 14-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 Crookston (CKN) follows a heading of 22° (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 Crookston Municipal/Kirkwood Field (CKN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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