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RLK to PKE: distance & flight time
Bayannur (Bayannur Tianjitai Airport) → Parkes (Parkes Airport)
5,730 mi
9,221 km · 4,979 nm
11h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+3h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
5,730 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 42m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RLK — Bayannur Tianjitai Airport · Bayannur, China
- PKE — Parkes Airport · Parkes, Australia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near RLK
- WUA · Wuhai Airport93 mi away
- BAV · Baotou Airport121 mi away
- DSN · Ordos Ejin Horo Airport149 mi away
Near PKE
- FRB · Forbes Airport24 mi away
- OAG · Orange Airport54 mi away
- CWT · Cowra Airport55 mi away
- QRM · Narromine Airport63 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is RLK from PKE?
The flight distance from Bayannur (RLK) to Parkes (PKE) is 5,730 miles (9,221 km, 4,979 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RLK to PKE?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 42m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from RLK to PKE?
Nonstop service on RLK–PKE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 42m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Bayannur and Parkes?
Parkes is 3 hours ahead of Bayannur.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RLK to PKE?
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Why are some RLK to PKE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain RLK–PKE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.