PEK
Beijing
China
11,597 km
7,206 miles
SSC
Sumter
United States
Distance
11,597 km
7,206 mi / 6,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
15°
north northeast

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PEK SSC
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Shaw Afb Airport
IATA Code PEK SSC
ICAO Code ZBAA KSSC
City Beijing Sumter
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 116 ft 241 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 33.970000, -80.470000

Beijing (PEK) to Sumter (SSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) in Sumter, United States is 11,597 kilometers (7,206 miles / 6,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 04:33 in Beijing, it's 15:33 in Sumter. 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 Sumter (SSC) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 347° (north 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 Shaw Afb Airport (SSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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