AAH
Aachen
Germany
7,860 km
4,884 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,860 km
4,884 mi / 4,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
49°
northeast

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AAH PEK
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code AAH PEK
ICAO Code EDKA ZBAA
City Aachen Beijing
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 623 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 40.080000, 116.580000

Aachen (AAH) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,860 kilometers (4,884 miles / 4,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in Aachen, it's 13:00 in Beijing. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 321° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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