PEK
Beijing
China
10,010 km
6,220 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
10,010 km
6,220 mi / 5,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

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PEK WHP
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code PEK WHP
ICAO Code ZBAA KWHP
City Beijing Los Angeles
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 34.260000, -118.410000

Beijing (PEK) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 10,010 kilometers (6,220 miles / 5,405 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 08:09 in Beijing, it's 16:09 in Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles (WHP) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 321° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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