PEK
Beijing
China
9,452 km
5,873 miles
SRF
San Rafael
United States
Distance
9,452 km
5,873 mi / 5,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

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PEK SRF
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport San Rafael Airport
IATA Code PEK SRF
ICAO Code ZBAA CA35
City Beijing San Rafael
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 38.020000, -122.520000

Beijing (PEK) to San Rafael (SRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to San Rafael Airport (SRF) in San Rafael, United States is 9,452 kilometers (5,873 miles / 5,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 22:59 in Beijing, it's 06:59 in San Rafael. 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 San Rafael (SRF) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 319° (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 Rafael Airport (SRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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