PEK
Beijing
China
7,869 km
4,890 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
7,869 km
4,890 mi / 4,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
323°
northwest

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PEK RTM
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code PEK RTM
ICAO Code ZBAA EHRD
City Beijing Rotterdam
Country China Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 116 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 51.960000, 4.440000

Beijing (PEK) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 7,869 kilometers (4,890 miles / 4,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 Netherlands. 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 17:54 in Beijing, it's 10:54 in Rotterdam. 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 Rotterdam (RTM) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 49° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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