LQK
Pickens
United States
11,456 km
7,119 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
11,456 km
7,119 mi / 6,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
345°
north northwest

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LQK PEK
Airport Name Pickens County Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LQK PEK
ICAO Code KLQK ZBAA
City Pickens Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,013 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 34.810000, -82.700000 40.080000, 116.580000

Pickens (LQK) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pickens County Airport (LQK) in Pickens, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 11,456 kilometers (7,119 miles / 6,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 14:56 in Pickens, it's 03:56 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 Pickens (LQK) follows a heading of 16° (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 Pickens County Airport (LQK) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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