Flight time from Beijing to Istanbul
PEK → IST · Beijing Capital International Airport to İstanbul Airport
The flight from Beijing (PEK) to Istanbul (IST) takes about 8h 43m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 4,388 miles (7,061 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
9h 33m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
8h 43m
When will you arrive?
Istanbul is 5 hours behind Beijing. You cross 5 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from Beijing to Istanbul?
- About 8h 43m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 4,388 miles, or 7,061 km (3,813 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Istanbul is 5 hours behind Beijing.
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