PEK
Beijing
China
926 km
576 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
926 km
576 mi / 500 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
262°
west

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PEK YEH
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code PEK YEH
ICAO Code ZBAA _YEH
City Beijing Yinchuan
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 116 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 38.480000, 106.010000

Beijing (PEK) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 926 kilometers (576 miles / 500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 19:37 in Beijing, it's 19:37 in Yinchuan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,033 feet between the two airports. Yinchuan Helanshan Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport.

The return flight from Yinchuan (YEH) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 76° (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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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