JSH
Crete Island
Greece
7,620 km
4,735 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,620 km
4,735 mi / 4,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
55°
northeast

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JSH PEK
Airport Name Sitia Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code JSH PEK
ICAO Code LGST ZBAA
City Crete Island Beijing
Country Greece China
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 376 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 35.220000, 26.100000 40.080000, 116.580000

Crete Island (JSH) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sitia Airport (JSH) in Crete Island, Greece to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,620 kilometers (4,735 miles / 4,114 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 06:50 in Crete Island, it's 12:50 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 Crete Island (JSH) 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 Sitia Airport (JSH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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