PEK
Beijing
China
9,882 km
6,141 miles
SQA
Santa Ynez
United States
Distance
9,882 km
6,141 mi / 5,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

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PEK SQA
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field
IATA Code PEK SQA
ICAO Code ZBAA KIZA
City Beijing Santa Ynez
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 674 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 34.600000, -120.100000

Beijing (PEK) to Santa Ynez (SQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) in Santa Ynez, United States is 9,882 kilometers (6,141 miles / 5,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 16:28 in Beijing, it's 00:28 in Santa Ynez. 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 Santa Ynez (SQA) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 320° (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 Santa Ynez/Kunkle Field (SQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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