PEK
Beijing
China
6,269 km
3,895 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
6,269 km
3,895 mi / 3,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
282°
west northwest

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PEK XIJ
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code PEK XIJ
ICAO Code ZBAA OKAJ
City Beijing Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country China Kuwait
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 116 ft 409 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 28.930000, 47.790000

Beijing (PEK) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 6,269 kilometers (3,895 miles / 3,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:46 in Beijing, it's 11:46 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 59° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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