PEK
Beijing
China
9,952 km
6,184 miles
RIF
Richfield
United States
Distance
9,952 km
6,184 mi / 5,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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PEK RIF
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Richfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code PEK RIF
ICAO Code ZBAA KRIF
City Beijing Richfield
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 116 ft 5,318 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 38.730000, -112.100000

Beijing (PEK) to Richfield (RIF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) in Richfield, United States is 9,952 kilometers (6,184 miles / 5,374 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 22:09 in Beijing, it's 07:09 in Richfield. 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 5,202 feet between the two airports. Richfield Municipal 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 Richfield (RIF) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 325° (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 Richfield Municipal Airport (RIF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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