LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
7,488 km
4,653 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
7,488 km
4,653 mi / 4,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
53°
northeast

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LEJ PEK
Airport Name Leipzig Halle Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code LEJ PEK
ICAO Code EDDP ZBAA
City Leipzig Beijing
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 465 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 51.430000, 12.240000 40.080000, 116.580000

Leipzig (LEJ) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 7,488 kilometers (4,653 miles / 4,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Germany 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 05:44 in Leipzig, it's 12:44 in Beijing. With a 7-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 Leipzig (LEJ) follows a heading of 319° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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