PEK
Beijing
China
8,655 km
5,378 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
8,655 km
5,378 mi / 4,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
37°
northeast

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PEK SHN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code PEK SHN
ICAO Code ZBAA KSHN
City Beijing Shelton
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 47.230000, -123.150000

Beijing (PEK) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 8,655 kilometers (5,378 miles / 4,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 04:59 in Beijing, it's 12:59 in Shelton. With a 16-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 Shelton (SHN) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 317° (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 Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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