HTL
Houghton Lake
United States
10,383 km
6,452 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,383 km
6,452 mi / 5,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Detroit
Heading
344°
north northwest

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HTL PEK
Airport Name Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code HTL PEK
ICAO Code KHTL ZBAA
City Houghton Lake Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Detroit Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,150 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 44.400000, -84.700000 40.080000, 116.580000

Houghton Lake (HTL) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) in Houghton Lake, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,383 kilometers (6,452 miles / 5,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 08:40 in Houghton Lake, it's 21:40 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,034 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Houghton Lake (HTL) follows a heading of 15° (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 Roscommon County/Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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