PEK
Beijing
China
10,626 km
6,602 miles
TOP
Topeka
United States
Distance
10,626 km
6,602 mi / 5,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
25°
north northeast

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PEK TOP
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Philip Billard Municipal Airport
IATA Code PEK TOP
ICAO Code ZBAA KTOP
City Beijing Topeka
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Chicago
Elevation 116 ft 881 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 39.070000, -95.620000

Beijing (PEK) to Topeka (TOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) in Topeka, United States is 10,626 kilometers (6,602 miles / 5,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 23:30 in Beijing, it's 09:30 in Topeka. With a 14-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 Topeka (TOP) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 336° (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 Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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