IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
3,310 km
2,057 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
3,310 km
2,057 mi / 1,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

IKU PEK
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code IKU PEK
ICAO Code UCFL ZBAA
City Tamchy Beijing
Country Kyrgyzstan China
Timezone Asia/Bishkek Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,426 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 40.080000, 116.580000

Tamchy (IKU) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 3,310 kilometers (2,057 miles / 1,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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.

This is an international route connecting Kyrgyzstan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Tamchy, it's 19:35 in Beijing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,310 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Issyk-Kul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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