MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
6,080 km
3,778 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
6,080 km
3,778 mi / 3,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+19h
Pacific/Midway
Heading
301°
west northwest

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MDY PEK
Airport Name Henderson Field Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MDY PEK
ICAO Code PMDY ZBAA
City Midway Atoll Beijing
Country UM China
Timezone Pacific/Midway Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 28.200000, -177.380000 40.080000, 116.580000

Midway Atoll (MDY) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 6,080 kilometers (3,778 miles / 3,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 UM with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:46 in Midway Atoll, it's 21:46 in Beijing. With a 19-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 Midway Atoll (MDY) follows a heading of 81° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Henderson Field (MDY) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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