PEK
Beijing
China
8,974 km
5,576 miles
SDR
Santander
Spain
Distance
8,974 km
5,576 mi / 4,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
321°
northwest

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PEK SDR
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Santander Airport
IATA Code PEK SDR
ICAO Code ZBAA LEXJ
City Beijing Santander
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 116 ft 16 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 43.430000, -3.820000

Beijing (PEK) to Santander (SDR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Santander Airport (SDR) in Santander, Spain is 8,974 kilometers (5,576 miles / 4,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 Spain. 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 21:34 in Beijing, it's 14:34 in Santander. 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 Santander (SDR) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 42° (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 Santander Airport (SDR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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