# Distance from Arkalyk (AYK) to Beijing (PEK)

> 3,971 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,971 km / 2,467 mi / 2,144 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 87° (east)
- **Return heading**: 304° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Kazakhstan) → China
- **Time difference**: +3h (When it's 08:17 in Arkalyk, it's 11:17 in Beijing)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,150 ft (PEK is lower than AYK)

## Airports

### [Arkalyk North Airport (AYK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ayk-arkalyk-arkalyk-north-airport/1ef266df-e45a-6456-b7dd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Arkalyk, Kazakhstan
- ICAO: UAUR
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Coordinates: 50.320000, 66.950000
- Elevation: 1,266 ft

### [Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/pek-beijing-beijing-capital-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e08-61e4-8615-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Beijing, China
- ICAO: ZBAA
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 40.080000, 116.580000
- Elevation: 116 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 08:17 in Arkalyk, it's 11:17 in Beijing.
The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Arkalyk North Airport (AYK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ayk-arkalyk-arkalyk-north-airport/1ef266df-e45a-6456-b7dd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)](https://flightduration.online/airport/pek-beijing-beijing-capital-international-airport/1ef266e0-1e08-61e4-8615-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)