PEK
Beijing
China
9,039 km
5,616 miles
YKE
Knee Lake
Canada
Distance
9,039 km
5,616 mi / 4,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
18°
north northeast

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PEK YKE
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Knee Lake Airport
IATA Code PEK YKE
ICAO Code ZBAA CJT3
City Beijing Knee Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Winnipeg
Elevation 116 ft 625 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 54.920000, -94.800000

Beijing (PEK) to Knee Lake (YKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Knee Lake Airport (YKE) in Knee Lake, Canada is 9,039 kilometers (5,616 miles / 4,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 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 02:47 in Beijing, it's 12:47 in Knee Lake. 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 Knee Lake (YKE) 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 Knee Lake Airport (YKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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