PEK
Beijing
China
5,501 km
3,418 miles
RJN
Rafsanjan Airport
Iran
Distance
5,501 km
3,418 mi / 2,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

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PEK RJN
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Rafsanjan Airport
IATA Code PEK RJN
ICAO Code ZBAA OIKR
City Beijing N/A
Country China Iran
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Tehran
Elevation 116 ft 5,298 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 30.300000, 56.050000

Beijing (PEK) to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) in Rafsanjan Airport, Iran is 5,501 kilometers (3,418 miles / 2,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Iran. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:56 in Beijing, it's 21:26 in Rafsanjan Airport. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,182 feet between the two airports. Rafsanjan Airport sits higher than Beijing Capital International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Rafsanjan Airport (RJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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