GWY
Galway
Ireland
8,394 km
5,216 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,394 km
5,216 mi / 4,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
40°
northeast

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GWY PEK
Airport Name Galway Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code GWY PEK
ICAO Code EICM ZBAA
City Galway Beijing
Country Ireland China
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 81 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 53.300000, -8.940000 40.080000, 116.580000

Galway (GWY) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,394 kilometers (5,216 miles / 4,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Ireland 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 09:49 in Galway, it's 17:49 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 Galway (GWY) follows a heading of 330° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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