China
United StatesBeijing (PEK) to Atlanta (ATL) shipping route.
12,116 km by air, about 15 h 54 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Beijing (PEK) and Atlanta (ATL)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Beijing (PEK)AirAtlanta (ATL)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,116 km (7,528 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,539 km |
| Flight time | 15 h 54 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Beijing (PEK) to Atlanta (ATL) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Beijing Capital International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 12,116 km (6,542 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 11,539 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 15 h 54 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for PEK to ATL this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Beijing to Atlanta saves money. The shipment crosses from China into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Beijing (PEK) in this directory, Atlanta (ATL) is the 60th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Beijing: Lagos (12,037 km), Memphis (11,791 km) and Dallas (11,754 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Beijing (PEK) to Atlanta (ATL)?
12,116 km along the flight path (11,539 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Beijing (PEK) to Atlanta (ATL)?
About 15 h 54 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Atlanta (ATL) to Beijing (PEK) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Miami (MIA) to Atlanta (ATL)1,007 km
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.