PEK
Beijing
China
3,678 km
2,285 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
3,678 km
2,285 mi / 1,986 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
267°
west

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PEK SLV
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code PEK SLV
ICAO Code ZBAA VISM
City Beijing N/A
Country China India
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 116 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 31.080000, 77.070000

Beijing (PEK) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 3,678 kilometers (2,285 miles / 1,986 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 China with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:02 in Beijing, it's 14:32 in Shimla Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,956 feet between the two airports. Shimla Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 63° (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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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