Beijing to Baḥarkah flights
Baḥarkah lies 6,165 km (3,831 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 8 h 39 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 | Baḥarkah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iraq |
| Population | 19 million | 130,518 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 464 m (1,522 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | EBL, 12 km out |
Clocks in Baḥarkah are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 8 h 39 min journey lands only 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Baḥarkah
Crossing from China into Iraq: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
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 Baḥarkah
Baḥarkah is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Erbil International Airport (EBL), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 15,748-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Kirkuk International Airport (KIK, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil International Airport | EBL | 12 km (7 mi) | 15,748 ft | 1,341 ft |
| Kirkuk International Airport | KIK | 98 km (61 mi) | 9,809 ft | 1,061 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Baḥarkah from Beijing?
6,165 km (3,831 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Baḥarkah by air?
About 8 h 39 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 Baḥarkah?
Baḥarkah is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Baḥarkah flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Erbil International Airport (EBL); Baḥarkah also has KIK.
What currency do I need in Baḥarkah?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.