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PEK to ESS: distance & flight time

Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) → Essen (Essen Mulheim Airport)

4,834 mi
7,779 km · 4,200 nm
9h 57m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details

4,834 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 57m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.

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The two airports

Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is PEK from ESS?

The flight distance from Beijing (PEK) to Essen (ESS) is 4,834 miles (7,779 km, 4,200 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.

How long is the flight from PEK to ESS?

A nonstop flight takes about 9h 57m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Essen?

Essen is 6 hours behind Beijing.

What is the cheapest way to fly from PEK to ESS?

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