KEL
Kiel
Germany
7,404 km
4,601 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,404 km
4,601 mi / 3,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
53°
northeast

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KEL PEK
Airport Name Kiel-Holtenau Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KEL PEK
ICAO Code EDHK ZBAA
City Kiel Beijing
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 102 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 10.150000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kiel (KEL) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,404 kilometers (4,601 miles / 3,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 03:36 in Kiel, it's 10:36 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 Kiel (KEL) follows a heading of 323° (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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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