HER
Heraklion
Greece
7,681 km
4,772 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,681 km
4,772 mi / 4,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
55°
northeast

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HER PEK
Airport Name Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code HER PEK
ICAO Code LGIR ZBAA
City Heraklion Beijing
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 115 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 35.340000, 25.180000 40.080000, 116.580000

Heraklion (HER) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) in Heraklion, Greece to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,681 kilometers (4,772 miles / 4,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Greece 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 23:27 in Heraklion, it's 05:27 in Beijing. With a 6-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 Heraklion (HER) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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