Beijing to Denver
13h 05m The flight from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Denver International Airport (DEN) covers 10,191 km (6,333 miles) and takes approximately 13h 05m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 30°, passing near 67.2° N, 173.8° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 18h 32m | 18h 57m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 04m | 13h 29m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 19m | 11h 45m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 59m | 12h 25m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PEK | DEN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport | Denver International Airport |
| City | Beijing | Denver |
| Country | China | United States |
| ICAO | ZBAA | KDEN |
| Coordinates | 40.0773, 116.5967 | 39.86, -104.6738 |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 5,431 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to Denver?
A non-stop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Denver (DEN) takes about 13h 05m. The great-circle distance is 10,191 km (6,333 miles, 5,503 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 30°.
How far is Beijing from Denver?
10,191 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,333 miles or 5,503 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PEK and DEN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,191 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 05m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.