PEK
Beijing
China
10,156 km
6,310 miles
PSP
Palm Springs
United States
Distance
10,156 km
6,310 mi / 5,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
42°
northeast

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PEK PSP
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Palm Springs International Airport
IATA Code PEK PSP
ICAO Code ZBAA KPSP
City Beijing Palm Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 33.830000, -116.510000

Beijing (PEK) to Palm Springs (PSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) in Palm Springs, United States is 10,156 kilometers (6,310 miles / 5,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 02:26 in Beijing, it's 10:26 in Palm Springs. 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 Palm Springs (PSP) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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