PEK
Beijing
China
5,441 km
3,381 miles
SHH
Shishmaref
United States
Distance
5,441 km
3,381 mi / 2,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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PEK SHH
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Shishmaref Airport
IATA Code PEK SHH
ICAO Code ZBAA PASH
City Beijing Shishmaref
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 116 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 66.250000, -166.090000

Beijing (PEK) to Shishmaref (SHH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Shishmaref Airport (SHH) in Shishmaref, United States is 5,441 kilometers (3,381 miles / 2,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 04:46 in Beijing, it's 11:46 in Shishmaref. With a 17-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 Shishmaref (SHH) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 278° (west). 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 Shishmaref Airport (SHH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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