LYE
Lyneham
United Kingdom
8,225 km
5,111 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,225 km
5,111 mi / 4,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
44°
northeast

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LYE PEK
Airport Name RAF Lyneham Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LYE PEK
ICAO Code EGDL ZBAA
City Lyneham Beijing
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 513 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 51.510000, -1.990000 40.080000, 116.580000

Lyneham (LYE) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Lyneham (LYE) in Lyneham, United Kingdom to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,225 kilometers (5,111 miles / 4,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 United Kingdom 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 23:24 in Lyneham, it's 07:24 in Beijing. With a 8-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 Lyneham (LYE) follows a heading of 325° (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 RAF Lyneham (LYE) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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