PEK
Beijing
China
11,796 km
7,330 miles
PNS
Pensacola
United States
Distance
11,796 km
7,330 mi / 6,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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PEK PNS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Pensacola International Airport
IATA Code PEK PNS
ICAO Code ZBAA KPNS
City Beijing Pensacola
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 116 ft 121 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 30.470000, -87.190000

Beijing (PEK) to Pensacola (PNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Pensacola International Airport (PNS) in Pensacola, United States is 11,796 kilometers (7,330 miles / 6,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 02:40 in Beijing, it's 12:40 in Pensacola. 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 Pensacola (PNS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 341° (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 Pensacola International Airport (PNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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