GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
3,222 km
2,002 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
3,222 km
2,002 mi / 1,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
57°
east northeast

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GKH PEK
Airport Name Gorkha Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GKH PEK
ICAO Code VNGK ZBAA
City Gorkha Beijing
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,500 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 40.080000, 116.580000

Gorkha (GKH) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 3,222 kilometers (2,002 miles / 1,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:06 in Gorkha, it's 03:21 in Beijing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,384 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Gorkha Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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