Beijing to Craiova flights
Craiova lies 7,223 km (4,488 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 10 h 1 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 | Craiova | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Romania |
| Population | 19 million | 234,140 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | CRA, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 200008–200820 |
Clocks in Craiova are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 1 min journey lands only 5 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Craiova
Crossing from China into Romania: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Leu (RON); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +40; 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 Craiova
Craiova is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Craiova International Airport (CRA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,203 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,203 ft | 626 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,223 km (4,488 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Craiova from Beijing?
7,223 km (4,488 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Craiova by air?
About 10 h 1 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 Craiova?
Craiova is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Craiova flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Craiova International Airport (CRA).
What currency do I need in Craiova?
The Leu (RON).
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.