PEK
Beijing
China
1,028 km
639 miles
ZHY
Zhongwei
China
Distance
1,028 km
639 mi / 555 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

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PEK ZHY
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
IATA Code PEK ZHY
ICAO Code ZBAA ZLZW
City Beijing Zhongwei
Country China China
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 116 ft 8,202 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 37.570000, 105.150000

Beijing (PEK) to Zhongwei (ZHY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) in Zhongwei, China is 1,028 kilometers (639 miles / 555 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 03:37 in Beijing, it's 03:37 in Zhongwei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,086 feet between the two airports. Zhongwei Shapotou 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 Zhongwei (ZHY) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 71° (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 Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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