PEK
Beijing
China
10,087 km
6,268 miles
RIL
Rifle
United States
Distance
10,087 km
6,268 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK RIL
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Rifle Garfield County Airport
IATA Code PEK RIL
ICAO Code ZBAA KRIL
City Beijing Rifle
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 116 ft 5,537 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 39.530000, -107.730000

Beijing (PEK) to Rifle (RIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) in Rifle, United States is 10,087 kilometers (6,268 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 08:05 in Beijing, it's 17:05 in Rifle. 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 5,421 feet between the two airports. Rifle Garfield County 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 Rifle (RIL) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Rifle Garfield County Airport (RIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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