Beijing to Sari flights
Sari lies 5,427 km (3,372 mi) west of Beijing, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 7 h 42 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 | Sari | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iran |
| Population | 19 million | 255,396 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | SRY, 15 km out |
Clocks in Sari are 4 h 30 min behind Beijing right now, so a 7 h 42 min journey lands only 3 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sari
Crossing from China into Iran: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Sari
Sari is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,688 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (regional) | SRY | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,688 ft | 35 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 5,427 km (3,372 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 Sari from Beijing?
5,427 km (3,372 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Sari by air?
About 7 h 42 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 Sari?
Sari is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Sari flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport (SRY).
What currency do I need in Sari?
The Rial (IRR).
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.