Beijing to Ţalkhā flights
Ţalkhā lies 7,469 km (4,641 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 20 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 | Ţalkhā | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Egypt |
| Population | 19 million | 112,851 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | PSD, 86 km out |
Clocks in Ţalkhā are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 20 min journey lands only 5 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ţalkhā
Crossing from China into Egypt: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Ţalkhā
Ţalkhā is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Port Said International Airport (PSD), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,707 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Said International Airport | PSD | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,707 ft | 10 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,469 km (4,641 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 Ţalkhā from Beijing?
7,469 km (4,641 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Ţalkhā by air?
About 10 h 20 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 Ţalkhā?
Ţalkhā is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Cairo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Ţalkhā flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Port Said International Airport (PSD).
What currency do I need in Ţalkhā?
The Pound (EGP).
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.