PEK
Beijing
China
5,831 km
3,623 miles
PTU
Platinum
United States
Distance
5,831 km
3,623 mi / 3,148 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
40°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK PTU
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Platinum Airport
IATA Code PEK PTU
ICAO Code ZBAA PAPM
City Beijing Platinum
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 116 ft 18 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 59.020000, -161.830000

Beijing (PEK) to Platinum (PTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Platinum Airport (PTU) in Platinum, United States is 5,831 kilometers (3,623 miles / 3,148 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 21:47 in Beijing, it's 04:47 in Platinum. With a 17-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 Platinum (PTU) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Platinum Airport (PTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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