PEK
Beijing
China
8,421 km
5,232 miles
XQU
Qualicum Beach
Canada
Distance
8,421 km
5,232 mi / 4,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
36°
northeast

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PEK XQU
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Qualicum Beach Airport
IATA Code PEK XQU
ICAO Code ZBAA CAT4
City Beijing Qualicum Beach
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Vancouver
Elevation 116 ft 191 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 49.340000, -124.390000

Beijing (PEK) to Qualicum Beach (XQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) in Qualicum Beach, Canada is 8,421 kilometers (5,232 miles / 4,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Canada. 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 22:52 in Beijing, it's 06:52 in Qualicum Beach. 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 Qualicum Beach (XQU) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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