PEK
Beijing
China
1,372 km
853 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
1,372 km
853 mi / 741 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
269°
west

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PEK YZY
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code PEK YZY
ICAO Code ZBAA ZLZY
City Beijing Zhangye
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 116 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 38.810000, 100.660000

Beijing (PEK) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 1,372 kilometers (853 miles / 741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within China. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Beijing, it's 00:48 in Zhangye.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,164 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou 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 Zhangye (YZY) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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