EVW
Evanston
United States
9,772 km
6,072 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,772 km
6,072 mi / 5,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
326°
northwest

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EVW PEK
Airport Name Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code EVW PEK
ICAO Code KEVW ZBAA
City Evanston Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,143 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 41.270000, -111.030000 40.080000, 116.580000

Evanston (EVW) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) in Evanston, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,772 kilometers (6,072 miles / 5,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 01:44 in Evanston, it's 16:44 in Beijing. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,027 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Evanston (EVW) follows a heading of 34° (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 Evanston-Uinta County Burns Field (EVW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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