ESD
Eastsound
United States
8,546 km
5,310 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,546 km
5,310 mi / 4,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ESD PEK
Airport Name Orcas Island Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ESD PEK
ICAO Code KORS ZBAA
City Eastsound Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 35 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 48.710000, -122.910000 40.080000, 116.580000

Eastsound (ESD) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orcas Island Airport (ESD) in Eastsound, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,546 kilometers (5,310 miles / 4,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 06:49 in Eastsound, it's 22:49 in Beijing. With a 16-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 Eastsound (ESD) follows a heading of 36° (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 Orcas Island Airport (ESD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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