ICT
Wichita
United States
10,703 km
6,650 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,703 km
6,650 mi / 5,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
334°
north northwest

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ICT PEK
Airport Name Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ICT PEK
ICAO Code KICT ZBAA
City Wichita Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,333 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 37.650000, -97.430000 40.080000, 116.580000

Wichita (ICT) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport (ICT) in Wichita, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,703 kilometers (6,650 miles / 5,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 13:54 in Wichita, it's 03:54 in Beijing. With a 14-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 1,217 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Wichita (ICT) follows a heading of 26° (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 Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl Airport (ICT) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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