Istanbul to Beijing

Flight distance, time and route map · IST → PEK

The shortest path between the airports (great circle), reaching 50°N. That is why it looks curved on flat maps.
Distance7,061 km4,388 miles · 3,813 nautical miles
Flight time
about 9 h 20 min direct, estimated
Heading
north-east 59° at departure
Type
International · long-haul
Beijing to Istanbul

Questions

How far is Istanbul from Beijing by plane?

The great-circle distance between İstanbul Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport is 7,061 km (4,388 miles). Real flight paths are usually a little longer because of airways, weather and air traffic control.

How long is the flight from Istanbul to Beijing?

About 9 h 20 min for a direct flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Scheduled times vary with the airline, the aircraft and the winds, and the return can differ by an hour or more on long flights.

Which direction do you fly?

Planes leave Istanbul heading north-east (59°) on the shortest path, which bends towards the north pole on a flat map.

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