PEK
Beijing
China
10,306 km
6,404 miles
PXL
Polacca
United States
Distance
10,306 km
6,404 mi / 5,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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PEK PXL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Polacca Airport
IATA Code PEK PXL
ICAO Code ZBAA KP10
City Beijing Polacca
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Phoenix
Elevation 116 ft 5,573 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 35.790000, -110.420000

Beijing (PEK) to Polacca (PXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Polacca Airport (PXL) in Polacca, United States is 10,306 kilometers (6,404 miles / 5,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 20:17 in Beijing, it's 05:17 in Polacca. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,457 feet between the two airports. Polacca Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Polacca (PXL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 326° (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 Polacca Airport (PXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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