ESS
Essen Mulheim Airport
Germany
7,779 km
4,833 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,779 km
4,833 mi / 4,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ESS PEK
Airport Name Essen Mulheim Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ESS PEK
ICAO Code EDLE ZBAA
City N/A Beijing
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 424 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, 6.940000 40.080000, 116.580000

Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) in Essen Mulheim Airport, Germany to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,779 kilometers (4,833 miles / 4,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 01:26 in Essen Mulheim Airport, it's 08:26 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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) 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 Essen Mulheim Airport (ESS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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