ILM
Wilmington
United States
11,615 km
7,217 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,615 km
7,217 mi / 6,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
349°
north northwest

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ILM PEK
Airport Name Wilmington International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ILM PEK
ICAO Code KILM ZBAA
City Wilmington Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 32 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 34.270000, -77.900000 40.080000, 116.580000

Wilmington (ILM) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in Wilmington, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,615 kilometers (7,217 miles / 6,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 16:35 in Wilmington, it's 05:35 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 Wilmington (ILM) follows a heading of 12° (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 Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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