BWU
Sydney
Australia
8,955 km
5,564 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,955 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Sydney
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BWU PEK
Airport Name Sydney Bankstown Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code BWU PEK
ICAO Code YSBK ZBAA
City Sydney Beijing
Country Australia China
Timezone Australia/Sydney Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 29 ft 116 ft
Coordinates -33.920000, 150.990000 40.080000, 116.580000

Sydney (BWU) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sydney Bankstown Airport (BWU) in Sydney, Australia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,955 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Australia with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:11 in Sydney, it's 08:11 in Beijing. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Sydney (BWU) follows a heading of 152° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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