FME
Fort Meade (Odenton)
United States
11,106 km
6,901 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,106 km
6,901 mi / 5,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

FME PEK
Airport Name Tipton Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code FME PEK
ICAO Code KFME ZBAA
City Fort Meade (Odenton) Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 150 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 39.100000, -76.800000 40.080000, 116.580000

Fort Meade (Odenton) (FME) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tipton Airport (FME) in Fort Meade (Odenton), United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,106 kilometers (6,901 miles / 5,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 20:44 in Fort Meade (Odenton), it's 09:44 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 Fort Meade (Odenton) (FME) follows a heading of 11° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tipton Airport (FME) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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