PEK
Beijing
China
11,676 km
7,255 miles
RKP
Rockport
United States
Distance
11,676 km
7,255 mi / 6,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
30°
north northeast

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PEK RKP
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Aransas County Airport
IATA Code PEK RKP
ICAO Code ZBAA KRKP
City Beijing Rockport
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 116 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 28.090000, -97.040000

Beijing (PEK) to Rockport (RKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Aransas County Airport (RKP) in Rockport, United States is 11,676 kilometers (7,255 miles / 6,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 17:02 in Beijing, it's 03:02 in Rockport. With a 14-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 Rockport (RKP) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 334° (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 Aransas County Airport (RKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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