Beijing to Zaanstad flights
Zaanstad lies 7,820 km (4,859 mi) north-west of Beijing, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 47 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 | Zaanstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | The Netherlands |
| Population | 19 million | 140,085 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | AMS, 16 km out |
Clocks in Zaanstad are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 47 min journey lands only 4 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Zaanstad
Crossing from China into The Netherlands: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Zaanstad
Zaanstad is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM, 61 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | AMS | 16 km (10 mi) | 12,467 ft | -11 ft |
| Rotterdam The Hague Airport | RTM | 61 km (38 mi) | 7,218 ft | -15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Zaanstad from Beijing?
7,820 km (4,859 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Zaanstad by air?
About 10 h 47 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 Zaanstad?
Zaanstad is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Amsterdam against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Zaanstad flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS); Zaanstad also has RTM.
What currency do I need in Zaanstad?
The Euro (EUR).
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.