Moscow to Beijing distance
The flight distance from Moscow to Beijing is 5,794 km (3,600 miles), about 7 h 45 min in the air.
- Kilometres
- 5,794 km
- Miles
- 3,600 mi
- Nautical miles
- 3,128 nmi
- Flight time (est.)
- 7 h 45 min
- Initial heading
- 72° ENE
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About this route
5,794 km is the great-circle distance, the shortest path over Earth's surface between the two city centres. On a long route like this the shortest path bends noticeably toward the pole on a flat map, which is why flights from Moscow to Beijing can pass over places that look out of the way.
The distance is the same in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Moscow from Beijing?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance from Moscow to Beijing is about 5,794 km, or 3,600 miles (3,128 nautical miles).
How long is a flight from Moscow to Beijing?
A non-stop flight takes roughly 7 h 45 min based on a typical 800 km/h cruise speed plus take-off and landing. Actual scheduled times vary with wind and routing; westbound flights across the Atlantic or Pacific are usually slower because of the jet stream.
Which direction is Beijing from Moscow?
Leaving Moscow, the shortest route starts on a heading of about 72° (ENE).