Auckland to Beijing
13h 22m The flight from Auckland International Airport (AKL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 10,425 km (6,478 miles) and takes approximately 13h 22m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 319°, passing near 1.8° N, 146.4° 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 | 18h 57m | 19h 22m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 22m | 13h 47m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 35m | 12h 00m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 16m | 12h 41m |
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
| AKL | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Auckland International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Auckland | Beijing |
| Country | New Zealand | China |
| ICAO | NZAA | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | -37.012, 174.7863 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 23 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Auckland to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Auckland (AKL) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 13h 22m. The great-circle distance is 10,425 km (6,478 miles, 5,629 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 319°.
How far is Auckland from Beijing?
10,425 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,478 miles or 5,629 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 AKL and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,425 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 22m 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.
Other routes from Auckland
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.