LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
7,709 km
4,790 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,709 km
4,790 mi / 4,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
50°
northeast

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LWR PEK
Airport Name Leeuwarden Air Base Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LWR PEK
ICAO Code EHLW ZBAA
City Leeuwarden Beijing
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 53.230000, 5.760000 40.080000, 116.580000

Leeuwarden (LWR) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,709 kilometers (4,790 miles / 4,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 Netherlands 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 04:38 in Leeuwarden, it's 11:38 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 Leeuwarden (LWR) 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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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