Beijing to Rahim Yar Khan flights
Rahim Yar Khan lies 4,377 km (2,719 mi) west of Beijing, -3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 22 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.
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| Beijing | Rahim Yar Khan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Pakistan |
| Population | 19 million | 517,000 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 85 m (279 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | RYK, 5 km out |
Clocks in Rahim Yar Khan are 3 h behind Beijing right now, so a 6 h 22 min journey lands only 3 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rahim Yar Khan
Crossing from China into Pakistan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (PKR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +92; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648869 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648895.
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 Rahim Yar Khan
Rahim Yar Khan is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaikh Zaid Airport (regional) | RYK | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,842 ft | 271 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,377 km (2,719 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Rahim Yar Khan
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Common questions
How far is Rahim Yar Khan from Beijing?
4,377 km (2,719 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Rahim Yar Khan by air?
About 6 h 22 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 Rahim Yar Khan?
Rahim Yar Khan is 3 h behind at the moment (Asia/Karachi against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Rahim Yar Khan flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK).
What currency do I need in Rahim Yar Khan?
The Rupee (PKR).
Where can I stay in Rahim Yar Khan?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Rahim Yar Khan, bookable on this site.
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.