PAE
Everett
United States
8,643 km
5,370 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,643 km
5,370 mi / 4,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
318°
northwest

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PAE PEK
Airport Name Seattle Paine Field International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code PAE PEK
ICAO Code KPAE ZBAA
City Everett Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 607 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 47.900000, -122.300000 40.080000, 116.580000

Everett (PAE) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) in Everett, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,643 kilometers (5,370 miles / 4,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 13:02 in Everett, it's 05:02 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 Everett (PAE) follows a heading of 36° (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 Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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