AMS to PEK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 7,828 km (4,864 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 15m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PEK to AMS).
How far is it from Amsterdam to Beijing?
The great-circle distance between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 7,828 km (4,864 mi, 4,227 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from AMS to PEK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PEK is roughly northeast of AMS.
How is the AMS to PEK route written in code?
The pair is written AMS-PEK in IATA codes and EHAM-ZBAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is AMS (EHAM), Beijing Capital International Airport is PEK (ZBAA).
| AMS | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| ICAO code | EHAM | ZBAA |
| Country | Netherlands | China |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 116 ft |
| Rank by connections | #10 | #3 |
EHAM starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; ZBAA starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PEK sits 127 ft (39 m) higher than AMS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying AMS to PEK
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| KL | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | KLM | Klm | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Beijing?
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are 7,828 km (4,864 mi, 4,227 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from AMS to PEK?
A typical nonstop flight between AMS and PEK takes about 10h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PEK from AMS?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies roughly northeast of Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
Which airlines fly AMS to PEK?
2 airlines appear on the AMS-PEK route in the open dataset, including China Southern Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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