JLN
Joplin
United States
10,855 km
6,745 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,855 km
6,745 mi / 5,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
337°
north northwest

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JLN PEK
Airport Name Joplin Regional Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code JLN PEK
ICAO Code KJLN ZBAA
City Joplin Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 978 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -94.500000 40.080000, 116.580000

Joplin (JLN) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) in Joplin, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,855 kilometers (6,745 miles / 5,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 09:05 in Joplin, it's 23:05 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.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Joplin (JLN) follows a heading of 25° (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 Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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