PEK
Beijing
China
9,723 km
6,042 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
9,723 km
6,042 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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PEK RIW
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code PEK RIW
ICAO Code ZBAA KRIW
City Beijing Riverton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 116 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 43.060000, -108.460000

Beijing (PEK) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 9,723 kilometers (6,042 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 01:21 in Beijing, it's 10:21 in Riverton. 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 5,400 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional 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 Riverton (RIW) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 327° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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