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Flight time from Beijing to Amsterdam

About 10 hours non-stop, 7,827 km (4,863 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.

Estimated flight time10hnon-stop
Distance7,827 km4,863 miles · 4,226 nm
Time difference−7hAmsterdam vs Beijing
Local time now20:52 / 13:52Beijing / Amsterdam

Estimate for a direct flight from Beijing (PEK, Beijing Capital) to Amsterdam (AMS, Schiphol). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.

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How long is the flight from Beijing to Amsterdam?

A non-stop flight from Beijing to Amsterdam takes about 10 hours. The two cities are 7,827 km (4,863 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Beijing Capital (PEK) and Schiphol (AMS).

The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading west into the jet stream, flights often take a little longer than this. Check your booking for the exact time.

Time difference and arrival time

Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Beijing right now. A flight leaving Beijing at 10:00 local time lands at about 13:00 local time in Amsterdam. With a 7h shift, expect some jet lag: as a rough guide the body adjusts by about an hour a day, and flying west (as on this trip) is usually easier than the other way.

Why arrival times look strange

Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.

How the flight time estimate works

In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Beijing to Amsterdam?

A direct flight from Beijing to Amsterdam takes about 10 hours. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.

How far is Amsterdam from Beijing?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Beijing and Amsterdam is about 7,827 km, or 4,863 miles.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 7 hours behind Beijing at the moment.

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