ADX
St. Andrews
United Kingdom
7,880 km
4,896 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,880 km
4,896 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
45°
northeast

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ADX PEK
Airport Name RAF Leuchars Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ADX PEK
ICAO Code EGQL ZBAA
City St. Andrews Beijing
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 38 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 56.370000, -2.870000 40.080000, 116.580000

St. Andrews (ADX) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Leuchars (ADX) in St. Andrews, United Kingdom to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,880 kilometers (4,896 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 United Kingdom with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:42 in St. Andrews, it's 03:42 in Beijing. With a 8-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 Beijing (PEK) to St. Andrews (ADX) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Leuchars (ADX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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