NJK
El Centro
United States
10,292 km
6,395 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
10,292 km
6,395 mi / 5,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
323°
northwest

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NJK PEK
Airport Name El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code NJK PEK
ICAO Code KNJK ZBAA
City El Centro Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -43 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 32.800000, -115.700000 40.080000, 116.580000

El Centro (NJK) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) in El Centro, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 10,292 kilometers (6,395 miles / 5,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 02:21 in El Centro, it's 18:21 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.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to El Centro (NJK) follows a heading of 42° (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 El Centro Naf (Vraciu Field) Airport (NJK) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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