NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
3,652 km
2,269 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
3,652 km
2,269 mi / 1,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
92°
east

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NQZ PEK
Airport Name Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code NQZ PEK
ICAO Code UACC ZBAA
City Astana Beijing
Country Kazakhstan China
Timezone Asia/Almaty Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,166 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 51.020000, 71.470000 40.080000, 116.580000

Astana (NQZ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 3,652 kilometers (2,269 miles / 1,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kazakhstan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:22 in Astana, it's 14:22 in Beijing. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,050 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Astana (NQZ) follows a heading of 305° (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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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