Adelaide to Beijing
11h 09m The flight from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 8,640 km (5,369 miles) and takes approximately 11h 09m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 343°, passing near 2.6° N, 127.9° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 15h 43m | 16h 08m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 11h 05m | 11h 30m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 9h 36m | 10h 01m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 10h 10m | 10h 35m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ADL | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Adelaide International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Adelaide | Beijing |
| Country | Australia | China |
| ICAO | YPAD | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | -34.9475, 138.5334 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Adelaide (ADL) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 11h 09m. The great-circle distance is 8,640 km (5,369 miles, 4,665 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 343°.
How far is Adelaide from Beijing?
8,640 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 5,369 miles or 4,665 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ADL and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 8,640 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 11h 09m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.