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Flight Distance from Beijing (PEK) to Seattle (SEA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
PEKZBAA
Beijing, China
Beijing Capital International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,679 km5,393 miles • 4,686 NM
Destination Airport
KSEASEA
Seattle, United States
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Direct Distance
8,679 km
5,393 Statute Miles
4,686 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 43m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
781 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
36° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 43m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 56m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 11m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
- City / Country: Beijing, China
- ICAO Code: ZBAA
- Coordinates: 40.0773°, 116.5967°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 116 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- City / Country: Seattle, United States
- ICAO Code: KSEA
- Coordinates: 47.4479°, -122.3103°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 433 ft
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