KKY
Kilkenny
Ireland
8,378 km
5,206 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,378 km
5,206 mi / 4,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
41°
northeast

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KKY PEK
Airport Name Kilkenny Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KKY PEK
ICAO Code EIKK ZBAA
City Kilkenny Beijing
Country Ireland China
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 319 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 52.650000, -7.300000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kilkenny (KKY) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kilkenny Airport (KKY) in Kilkenny, Ireland to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,378 kilometers (5,206 miles / 4,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 15:34 in Kilkenny, it's 23:34 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 Kilkenny (KKY) 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 Kilkenny Airport (KKY) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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