MMH
Mammoth Lakes
United States
9,695 km
6,024 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,695 km
6,024 mi / 5,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
321°
northwest

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MMH PEK
Airport Name Mammoth Yosemite Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MMH PEK
ICAO Code KMMH ZBAA
City Mammoth Lakes Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,135 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -118.840000 40.080000, 116.580000

Mammoth Lakes (MMH) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) in Mammoth Lakes, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,695 kilometers (6,024 miles / 5,235 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 09:03 in Mammoth Lakes, it's 01:03 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 7,019 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Mammoth Yosemite Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Mammoth Lakes (MMH) follows a heading of 41° (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 Mammoth Yosemite Airport (MMH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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