AMS
Amsterdam
Netherlands
7,827 km
4,863 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,827 km
4,863 mi / 4,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
49°
northeast

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AMS PEK
Airport Name Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code AMS PEK
ICAO Code EHAM ZBAA
City Amsterdam Beijing
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -11 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 52.310000, 4.760000 40.080000, 116.580000

Amsterdam (AMS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) in Amsterdam, Netherlands to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,827 kilometers (4,863 miles / 4,226 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 Netherlands 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 08:07 in Amsterdam, it's 15:07 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 Amsterdam (AMS) follows a heading of 323° (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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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