PEK
Beijing
China
10,183 km
6,327 miles
PGS
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
10,183 km
6,327 mi / 5,498 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
38°
northeast

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PEK PGS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Grand Canyon Caverns Airport
IATA Code PEK PGS
ICAO Code ZBAA KL37
City Beijing Peach Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 116 ft 5,397 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 35.530000, -113.250000

Beijing (PEK) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 10,183 kilometers (6,327 miles / 5,498 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:49 in Beijing, it's 10:49 in Peach Springs. With a 15-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 5,281 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Caverns Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Peach Springs (PGS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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