PEK
Beijing
China
9,833 km
6,110 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
9,833 km
6,110 mi / 5,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
32°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

PEK RKS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code PEK RKS
ICAO Code ZBAA KRKS
City Beijing Rock Springs
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Denver
Elevation 116 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 41.590000, -109.070000

Beijing (PEK) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 9,833 kilometers (6,110 miles / 5,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 11:24 in Beijing, it's 21:24 in Rock Springs. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,649 feet between the two airports. Southwest 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 Rock Springs (RKS) 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 Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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