PEK
Beijing
China
9,551 km
5,935 miles
RHV
San Jose
United States
Distance
9,551 km
5,935 mi / 5,157 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK RHV
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport
IATA Code PEK RHV
ICAO Code ZBAA KRHV
City Beijing San Jose
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 37.330000, -121.820000

Beijing (PEK) to San Jose (RHV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) in San Jose, United States is 9,551 kilometers (5,935 miles / 5,157 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 03:04 in Beijing, it's 11:04 in San Jose. 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 San Jose (RHV) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 319° (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 Reid-Hillview Of Santa Clara County Airport (RHV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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