PEK
Beijing
China
9,791 km
6,084 miles
XSD
Tonopah
United States
Distance
9,791 km
6,084 mi / 5,287 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
39°
northeast

Airport Comparison

PEK XSD
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Tonopah Test Range
IATA Code PEK XSD
ICAO Code ZBAA KTNX
City Beijing Tonopah
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 116 ft 5,550 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 37.800000, -116.800000

Beijing (PEK) to Tonopah (XSD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Tonopah Test Range (XSD) in Tonopah, United States is 9,791 kilometers (6,084 miles / 5,287 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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 06:25 in Beijing, it's 14:25 in Tonopah. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,434 feet between the two airports. Tonopah Test Range sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tonopah (XSD) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 322° (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 Tonopah Test Range (XSD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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