PEK
Beijing
China
8,447 km
5,249 miles
QXB
Lyon
France
Distance
8,447 km
5,249 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

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PEK QXB
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport
IATA Code PEK QXB
ICAO Code ZBAA LFMA
City Beijing Lyon
Country China France
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Paris
Elevation 116 ft 367 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 43.510000, 5.370000

Beijing (PEK) to Lyon (QXB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France is 8,447 kilometers (5,249 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 China with France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:56 in Beijing, it's 19:56 in Lyon. 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 Lyon (QXB) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 47° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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