Beijing to Al Jadīd flights
Al Jadīd lies 9,050 km (5,623 mi) north-west of Beijing, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 21 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Al Jadīd | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Libya |
| Population | 19 million | 126,386 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 417 m (1,368 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Africa/Tripoli) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | SEB, 9 km out |
Clocks in Al Jadīd are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 12 h 21 min journey lands only 6 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Al Jadīd
Crossing from China into Libya: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dinar (LYD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +218; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Al Jadīd
Al Jadīd is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sabha Airport (SEB), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,778-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabha Airport (regional) | SEB | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,778 ft | 1,427 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Al Jadīd from Beijing?
9,050 km (5,623 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Al Jadīd by air?
About 12 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Al Jadīd?
Al Jadīd is 6 h behind at the moment (Africa/Tripoli against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Al Jadīd flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sabha Airport (SEB).
What currency do I need in Al Jadīd?
The Dinar (LYD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.