PDT
Pendleton
United States
9,002 km
5,593 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
9,002 km
5,593 mi / 4,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
320°
northwest

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PDT PEK
Airport Name Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code PDT PEK
ICAO Code KPDT ZBAA
City Pendleton Beijing
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,494 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 45.700000, -118.800000 40.080000, 116.580000

Pendleton (PDT) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton Airport (PDT) in Pendleton, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 9,002 kilometers (5,593 miles / 4,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 07:55 in Pendleton, it's 23:55 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 1,378 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Pendleton (PDT) 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 Eastern Oregon Regional At Pendleton Airport (PDT) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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