PEK
Beijing
China
11,471 km
7,128 miles
SAT
San Antonio
United States
Distance
11,471 km
7,128 mi / 6,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK SAT
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport San Antonio International Airport
IATA Code PEK SAT
ICAO Code ZBAA KSAT
City Beijing San Antonio
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 116 ft 809 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 29.530000, -98.470000

Beijing (PEK) to San Antonio (SAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) in San Antonio, United States is 11,471 kilometers (7,128 miles / 6,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 05:07 in Beijing, it's 15:07 in San Antonio. 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 San Antonio (SAT) 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 San Antonio International Airport (SAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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