PEK
Beijing
China
11,479 km
7,133 miles
RND
Universal City
United States
Distance
11,479 km
7,133 mi / 6,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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PEK RND
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Randolph Afb Airport
IATA Code PEK RND
ICAO Code ZBAA KRND
City Beijing Universal City
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 116 ft 761 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 29.530000, -98.280000

Beijing (PEK) to Universal City (RND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Randolph Afb Airport (RND) in Universal City, United States is 11,479 kilometers (7,133 miles / 6,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 04:30 in Beijing, it's 14:30 in Universal City. 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 Universal City (RND) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 333° (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 Randolph Afb Airport (RND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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