PEK
Beijing
China
7,043 km
4,376 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
7,043 km
4,376 mi / 3,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PEK THU
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code PEK THU
ICAO Code ZBAA BGTL
City Beijing Thule
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Thule
Elevation 116 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 76.530000, -68.700000

Beijing (PEK) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 7,043 kilometers (4,376 miles / 3,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Greenland. 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 20:45 in Beijing, it's 08:45 in Thule. With a 12-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 Thule (THU) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 355° (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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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