PEK
Beijing
China
5,951 km
3,698 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
5,951 km
3,698 mi / 3,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
331°
north northwest

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PEK SOT
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code PEK SOT
ICAO Code ZBAA EFSO
City Beijing Sodankyla
Country China Finland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 116 ft 602 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 67.390000, 26.620000

Beijing (PEK) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 5,951 kilometers (3,698 miles / 3,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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 Finland. 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 17:16 in Beijing, it's 11:16 in Sodankyla. With a 6-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 Sodankyla (SOT) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 72° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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