Distance From Picayune Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

The distance from Picayune Airport () to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 6518 miles or 10489 kilometers or 5660 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Iowa City ( United States ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Iowa City and Beijing takes around 14 hours 59 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Picayune Airport, Iowa City, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 14 hours 59 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PEK

Kilometers		10489 km
Statute Miles		6518 miles
Nautical Miles		5660 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 59 minutes

Picayune Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - to PEK Flight Path

Location of Picayune Airport & Beijing Capital International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Iowa City to Beijing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Iowa City, United States and Beijing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Iowa City, United States and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PEK

Time difference between Iowa City (United States) and Beijing (China) is 13 Hours.
Beijing time is 13 Hours ahead of Iowa City.

Location	Local Time
Iowa City (United States)	2026-03-20, 10:09:02 CDT
Beijing (China)	2026-03-20, 23:09:02 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Picayune Airport ( / IA16) Iowa City, United States

Destination

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK / ZBAA) Beijing, China