MIC
Minneapolis
United States
10,088 km
6,268 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,088 km
6,268 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MIC PEK
Airport Name Crystal Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MIC PEK
ICAO Code KMIC ZBAA
City Minneapolis Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 869 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 45.060000, -93.350000 40.080000, 116.580000

Minneapolis (MIC) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,088 kilometers (6,268 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 09:26 in Minneapolis, it's 23:26 in Beijing. With a 14-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 Minneapolis (MIC) follows a heading of 21° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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