PEK
Beijing
China
10,652 km
6,619 miles
PIA
Peoria
United States
Distance
10,652 km
6,619 mi / 5,752 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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PEK PIA
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport General Downing - Peoria International Airport
IATA Code PEK PIA
ICAO Code ZBAA KPIA
City Beijing Peoria
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 116 ft 661 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 40.660000, -89.690000

Beijing (PEK) to Peoria (PIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to General Downing - Peoria International Airport (PIA) in Peoria, United States is 10,652 kilometers (6,619 miles / 5,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 01:32 in Beijing, it's 11:32 in Peoria. With a 14-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 Peoria (PIA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 General Downing - Peoria International Airport (PIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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