Beijing to Herāt flights
Herāt lies 4,771 km (2,965 mi) west of Beijing, -3.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 52 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 | Herāt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Afghanistan |
| Population | 19 million | 574,300 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+4:30 (Asia/Kabul) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | HEA, 16 km out |
Clocks in Herāt are 3 h 30 min behind Beijing right now, so a 6 h 52 min journey lands only 3 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Herāt
Crossing from China into Afghanistan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Afghani (AFN); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +93; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Herāt
Herāt is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,888 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | HEA | 16 km (10 mi) | 9,888 ft | 3,206 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,771 km (2,965 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 Herāt from Beijing?
4,771 km (2,965 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Herāt by air?
About 6 h 52 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 Herāt?
Herāt is 3 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kabul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Herāt flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA).
What currency do I need in Herāt?
The Afghani (AFN).
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.