IKA
Tehran
Iran
5,645 km
3,508 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
5,645 km
3,508 mi / 3,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
64°
east northeast

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IKA PEK
Airport Name Imam Khomeini International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code IKA PEK
ICAO Code OIIE ZBAA
City Tehran Beijing
Country Iran China
Timezone Asia/Tehran Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,305 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 51.150000 40.080000, 116.580000

Tehran (IKA) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 5,645 kilometers (3,508 miles / 3,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Iran with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:08 in Tehran, it's 14:38 in Beijing. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,189 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Imam Khomeini International Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Tehran (IKA) follows a heading of 287° (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 Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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