DXB to PEK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 5,846 km (3,632 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 7h 50m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PEK to DXB).
How far is it from Dubai to Beijing?
The great-circle distance between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 5,846 km (3,632 mi, 3,156 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 DXB to PEK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 7h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PEK is roughly northeast of DXB.
How is the DXB to PEK route written in code?
The pair is written DXB-PEK in IATA codes and OMDB-ZBAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dubai International Airport is DXB (OMDB), Beijing Capital International Airport is PEK (ZBAA).
| DXB | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dubai International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| ICAO code | OMDB | ZBAA |
| Country | United Arab Emirates | China |
| Elevation | 62 ft | 116 ft |
| Rank by connections | #19 | #3 |
OMDB starts with O, the ICAO prefix for the Middle East and South Asia; ZBAA starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
The two fields sit at almost the same height, within 54 ft (16 m) of each other.
Airlines flying DXB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| EK | Emirates | UAE | Emirates | 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 Dubai from Beijing?
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are 5,846 km (3,632 mi, 3,156 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DXB to PEK?
A typical nonstop flight between DXB and PEK takes about 7h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PEK from DXB?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies roughly northeast of Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Which airlines fly DXB to PEK?
2 airlines appear on the DXB-PEK route in the open dataset, including Air China, Emirates.
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