PEK
Beijing
China
8,013 km
4,979 miles
QCY
Coningsby
United Kingdom
Distance
8,013 km
4,979 mi / 4,327 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
northwest

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PEK QCY
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport RAF Coningsby
IATA Code PEK QCY
ICAO Code ZBAA EGXC
City Beijing Coningsby
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 116 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 53.090000, -0.170000

Beijing (PEK) to Coningsby (QCY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to RAF Coningsby (QCY) in Coningsby, United Kingdom is 8,013 kilometers (4,979 miles / 4,327 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 China with United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:25 in Beijing, it's 11:25 in Coningsby. 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 Coningsby (QCY) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and RAF Coningsby (QCY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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