MGW
Morgantown
United States
10,999 km
6,834 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,999 km
6,834 mi / 5,939 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MGW PEK
Airport Name Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MGW PEK
ICAO Code KMGW ZBAA
City Morgantown Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,244 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 39.600000, -79.900000 40.080000, 116.580000

Morgantown (MGW) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,999 kilometers (6,834 miles / 5,939 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 11:54 in Morgantown, it's 00:54 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,128 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Morgantown (MGW) follows a heading of 13° (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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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