PEK
Beijing
China
13,139 km
8,164 miles
SLX
Salt Cay
TC
Distance
13,139 km
8,164 mi / 7,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PEK SLX
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Salt Cay Airport
IATA Code PEK SLX
ICAO Code ZBAA MBSY
City Beijing Salt Cay
Country China TC
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Grand_Turk
Elevation 116 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 21.330000, -71.200000

Beijing (PEK) to Salt Cay (SLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Salt Cay Airport (SLX) in Salt Cay, TC is 13,139 kilometers (8,164 miles / 7,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 TC. 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 13:42 in Beijing, it's 00:42 in Salt Cay. 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.

The return flight from Salt Cay (SLX) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 353° (north). 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 Salt Cay Airport (SLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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