Distance From Kirkwall Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, KOI - PEK Distance

The distance from Kirkwall Airport (KOI) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 4772 miles or 7679 kilometers or 4144 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 Orkney Islands ( United Kingdom ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Orkney Islands and Beijing takes around 10 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kirkwall Airport, Orkney Islands, United Kingdom to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 10 hours 58 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 • KOI - PEK

Kilometers		7679 km
Statute Miles		4772 miles
Nautical Miles		4144 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 58 minutes

Kirkwall Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - KOI to PEK Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Orkney Islands, United Kingdom and Beijing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Orkney Islands, United Kingdom and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KOI - PEK

Time difference between Orkney Islands (United Kingdom) and Beijing (China) is 8 Hours.
Beijing time is 8 Hours ahead of Orkney Islands.

Location	Local Time
Orkney Islands (United Kingdom)	2026-03-18, 20:34:51 GMT
Beijing (China)	2026-03-19, 04:34:51 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

Kirkwall Airport (KOI / EGPA) Orkney Islands, United Kingdom

Destination

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