Beijing to Assiut flights
Assiut lies 7,729 km (4,803 mi) west of Beijing, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 40 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 | Assiut | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Egypt |
| Population | 19 million | 528,669 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | ATZ, 23 km out |
Clocks in Assiut are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 40 min journey lands only 5 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Assiut
Crossing from China into Egypt: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Assiut
Assiut is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Asyut International Airport (ATZ), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,905 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asyut International Airport | ATZ | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,905 ft | 748 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,729 km (4,803 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Assiut
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Assiut. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Assiut from Beijing?
7,729 km (4,803 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Assiut by air?
About 10 h 40 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 Assiut?
Assiut is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Cairo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Assiut flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Asyut International Airport (ATZ).
What currency do I need in Assiut?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Assiut?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Assiut, bookable on this site.
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.