LVS
Las Vegas
United States
10,574 km
6,570 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,574 km
6,570 mi / 5,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
329°
north northwest

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LVS PEK
Airport Name Las Vegas Municipal Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LVS PEK
ICAO Code KLVS ZBAA
City Las Vegas Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,877 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 35.650000, -105.140000 40.080000, 116.580000

Las Vegas (LVS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,574 kilometers (6,570 miles / 5,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 13:12 in Las Vegas, it's 04:12 in Beijing. With a 15-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 6,761 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Las Vegas Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Las Vegas (LVS) follows a heading of 33° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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