PEK
Beijing
China
10,673 km
6,632 miles
RME
Rome
United States
Distance
10,673 km
6,632 mi / 5,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PEK RME
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Griffiss International Airport
IATA Code PEK RME
ICAO Code ZBAA KRME
City Beijing Rome
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 116 ft 504 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 43.230000, -75.410000

Beijing (PEK) to Rome (RME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Griffiss International Airport (RME) in Rome, United States is 10,673 kilometers (6,632 miles / 5,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 02:42 in Beijing, it's 13:42 in Rome. With a 13-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 Rome (RME) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 351° (north). 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 Griffiss International Airport (RME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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