LIH
Lihue
United States
7,972 km
4,953 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,972 km
4,953 mi / 4,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
307°
northwest

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LIH PEK
Airport Name Lihue Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LIH PEK
ICAO Code PHLI ZBAA
City Lihue Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 152 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 21.980000, -159.340000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lihue (LIH) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lihue Airport (LIH) in Lihue, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,972 kilometers (4,953 miles / 4,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:07 in Lihue, it's 18:07 in Beijing. With a 18-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 Lihue (LIH) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Lihue Airport (LIH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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