Airport Comparison
| PEK | PTB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Beijing Capital International Airport | Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport |
| IATA Code | PEK | PTB |
| ICAO Code | ZBAA | KPTB |
| City | Beijing | Petersburg |
| Country | China | United States |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 193 ft |
| Coordinates | 40.080000, 116.580000 | 37.200000, -77.500000 |
Beijing (PEK) to Petersburg (PTB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) in Petersburg, United States is 11,303 kilometers (7,023 miles / 6,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.
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 22:31 in Beijing, it's 09:31 in Petersburg. With a 13-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 Petersburg (PTB) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Tri Cities Executive/Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.