Baku to Beijing
7h 15m The flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 5,503 km (3,419 miles) and takes approximately 7h 15m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-east on an initial great-circle bearing of 67°, passing near 45.4° N, 83.4° 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 | 10h 00m | 10h 26m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 7h 03m | 7h 29m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 6h 07m | 6h 32m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 6h 28m | 6h 54m |
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
| GYD | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Heydar Aliyev International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Baku | Beijing |
| Country | Azerbaijan | China |
| ICAO | UBBB | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | 40.4728, 50.0509 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 10 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Baku to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Baku (GYD) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 7h 15m. The great-circle distance is 5,503 km (3,419 miles, 2,971 nautical miles), flying north-east on an initial bearing of 67°.
How far is Baku from Beijing?
5,503 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 3,419 miles or 2,971 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 GYD and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 5,503 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 7h 15m 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.