PEK
Beijing
China
5,287 km
3,285 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
5,287 km
3,285 mi / 2,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PEK SCO
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code PEK SCO
ICAO Code ZBAA UATE
City Beijing Aktau
Country China Kazakhstan
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Oral
Elevation 116 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 43.860000, 51.090000

Beijing (PEK) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 5,287 kilometers (3,285 miles / 2,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 Kazakhstan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:07 in Beijing, it's 06:07 in Aktau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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