Beijing to Rafaḩ flights
Rafaḩ lies 7,227 km (4,490 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 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 | Rafaḩ | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Palestinian Territory |
| Population | 19 million | 126,305 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Gaza) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | AAC, 48 km out |
Clocks in Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ
Crossing from China into Palestinian Territory: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Shekel (ILS); sockets are BS 546, Euro, Type H; the dialling code becomes +970.
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 Rafaḩ
Rafaḩ is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is El Arish International Airport (AAC), 48 km (30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Arish International Airport | AAC | 48 km (30 mi) | 9,905 ft | 118 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,227 km (4,490 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 Rafaḩ from Beijing?
7,227 km (4,490 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Rafaḩ 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 Rafaḩ?
Rafaḩ is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Gaza against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Rafaḩ flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to El Arish International Airport (AAC).
What currency do I need in Rafaḩ?
The Shekel (ILS).
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.