ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
8,081 km
5,021 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,081 km
5,021 mi / 4,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ILY PEK
Airport Name Islay Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code ILY PEK
ICAO Code EGPI ZBAA
City Port Ellen Beijing
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 56 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 55.680000, -6.260000 40.080000, 116.580000

Port Ellen (ILY) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,081 kilometers (5,021 miles / 4,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 18:02 in Port Ellen, it's 02:02 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 Port Ellen (ILY) 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 Islay Airport (ILY) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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