Distance From Ithumba Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

The distance from Ithumba Airport () to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 5697 miles or 9168 kilometers or 4947 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Ithumba ( Kenya ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Ithumba and Beijing takes around 13 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ithumba Airport, Ithumba, Kenya to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 13 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - PEK

Kilometers		9168 km
Statute Miles		5697 miles
Nautical Miles		4947 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 5 minutes

Ithumba Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - to PEK Flight Path

Location of Ithumba Airport & Beijing Capital International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Ithumba to Beijing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Ithumba, Kenya and Beijing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Ithumba, Kenya and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - PEK

Time difference between Ithumba (Kenya) and Beijing (China) is 5 Hours.
Beijing time is 5 Hours ahead of Ithumba.

Location	Local Time
Ithumba (Kenya)	2026-03-01, 16:11:14 EAT
Beijing (China)	2026-03-01, 21:11:14 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ithumba Airport ( / ) Ithumba, Kenya

Destination

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK / ZBAA) Beijing, China