LWS
Lewiston
United States
9,031 km
5,611 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,031 km
5,611 mi / 4,876 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

LWS PEK
Airport Name Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LWS PEK
ICAO Code KLWS ZBAA
City Lewiston Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,442 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 46.370000, -117.020000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lewiston (LWS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,031 kilometers (5,611 miles / 4,876 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 02:15 in Lewiston, it's 18:15 in Beijing. With a 16-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 1,326 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Lewiston (LWS) follows a heading of 34° (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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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