Beijing to Chisinau flights
Chisinau lies 6,732 km (4,183 mi) north-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 9 h 23 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 | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Moldova |
| Population | 19 million | 635,994 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Chisinau) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | RMO, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | MD-2000 |
Clocks in Chisinau are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 9 h 23 min journey lands only 4 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chisinau
Crossing from China into Moldova: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Leu (MDL); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +373; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Chisinau
Chisinau is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chişinău International Airport (RMO), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,778-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Iaşi International Airport (IAS, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chişinău International Airport | RMO | 11 km (7 mi) | 11,778 ft | 399 ft |
| Iaşi International Airport | IAS | 96 km (60 mi) | 7,874 ft | 411 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Chisinau from Beijing?
6,732 km (4,183 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Chisinau by air?
About 9 h 23 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 Chisinau?
Chisinau is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Chisinau against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Chisinau flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chişinău International Airport (RMO); Chisinau also has IAS.
What currency do I need in Chisinau?
The Leu (MDL).
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.