PEK
Beijing
China
9,169 km
5,697 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
9,169 km
5,697 mi / 4,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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PEK YSK
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code PEK YSK
ICAO Code ZBAA CYSK
City Beijing Sanikiluaq
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Iqaluit
Elevation 116 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 56.540000, -79.250000

Beijing (PEK) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 9,169 kilometers (5,697 miles / 4,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 21:45 in Beijing, it's 08:45 in Sanikiluaq. With a 13-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 Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 348° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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