LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
6,056 km
3,763 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
6,056 km
3,763 mi / 3,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

LED PEK
Airport Name Pulkovo Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LED PEK
ICAO Code ULLI ZBAA
City St. Petersburg Beijing
Country Russia China
Timezone Europe/Moscow Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 78 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 59.800000, 30.260000 40.080000, 116.580000

St. Petersburg (LED) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 6,056 kilometers (3,763 miles / 3,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Russia 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 22:31 in St. Petersburg, it's 03:31 in Beijing. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to St. Petersburg (LED) follows a heading of 322° (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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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