EDF
Anchorage
United States
6,363 km
3,954 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
6,363 km
3,954 mi / 3,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
295°
west northwest

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EDF PEK
Airport Name Elmendorf Afb Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code EDF PEK
ICAO Code PAED ZBAA
City Anchorage Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 213 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 61.250000, -149.810000 40.080000, 116.580000

Anchorage (EDF) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) in Anchorage, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 6,363 kilometers (3,954 miles / 3,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 03:55 in Anchorage, it's 20:55 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 Anchorage (EDF) follows a heading of 35° (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 Elmendorf Afb Airport (EDF) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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