ECA
East Tawas
United States
10,420 km
6,475 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,420 km
6,475 mi / 5,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

ECA PEK
Airport Name Iosco County Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ECA PEK
ICAO Code K6D9 ZBAA
City East Tawas Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 605 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 44.310000, -83.420000 40.080000, 116.580000

East Tawas (ECA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Iosco County Airport (ECA) in East Tawas, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,420 kilometers (6,475 miles / 5,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 20:19 in East Tawas, it's 09:19 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 East Tawas (ECA) follows a heading of 14° (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 Iosco County Airport (ECA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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