Beijing, China
| IATA Code | PEK |
|---|---|
| ICAO Code | ZBAA |
| City | Beijing |
| Country | China |
| Time Zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Coordinates | 40.0799, 116.6031 |
In a raw PNR segment line, PEK shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Beijing might read:
2 BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRPEK HK1 800A 2000P
The last three letters of the route pair (PEK) tell you the flight is arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport.
Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:
| Hub | Distance | Est. Flight Time |
|---|---|---|
LHR (London) | 8,154 km / 5,067 mi | ≈ 9.6h nonstop |
JFK (New York) | 10,978 km / 6,821 mi | ≈ 12.9h nonstop |
DXB (Dubai) | 5,846 km / 3,633 mi | ≈ 6.9h nonstop |
SIN (Singapore) | 4,490 km / 2,790 mi | ≈ 5.3h nonstop |
SYD (Sydney) | 8,963 km / 5,569 mi | ≈ 10.5h nonstop |
Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.
The main IATA airport code for Beijing is PEK — Beijing Capital International Airport.
Beijing Capital International Airport operates on Asia/Shanghai time.
In a flight segment line, PEK appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...PEK... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.
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