Istanbul (IST) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,386
miles
7,059
kilometers
3,811
nautical miles

🕐 8h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (59°)
Direction
🌍 +5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,386 7,018
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,386 7,018
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,386 6,579
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,386 6,579
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,386 8,772
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,386 6,579
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Istanbul and Beijing earns you 8,772 base miles - that's 35% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IST to PEK route connects Istanbul, Turkey with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 4,386 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Turkey to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 59° from Istanbul. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 4,386 miles (7,059 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from IST to PEK typically take around 8h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,386 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.