PEK
Beijing
China
11,243 km
6,986 miles
ROA
Roanoke
United States
Distance
11,243 km
6,986 mi / 6,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK ROA
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport
IATA Code PEK ROA
ICAO Code ZBAA KROA
City Beijing Roanoke
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 116 ft 1,175 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 37.330000, -79.980000

Beijing (PEK) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 11,243 kilometers (6,986 miles / 6,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 06:21 in Beijing, it's 17:21 in Roanoke. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,059 feet between the two airports. Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Roanoke (ROA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 347° (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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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