MTX
Fairbanks
United States
6,293 km
3,911 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
6,293 km
3,911 mi / 3,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
294°
west northwest

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MTX PEK
Airport Name Metro Field Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code MTX PEK
ICAO Code KMTF ZBAA
City Fairbanks Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 432 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 64.810000, -147.760000 40.080000, 116.580000

Fairbanks (MTX) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 6,293 kilometers (3,911 miles / 3,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 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 05:29 in Fairbanks, it's 22:29 in Beijing. With a 17-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 Fairbanks (MTX) follows a heading of 30° (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 Metro Field (MTX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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