Istanbul to Beining flights
Beining lies 7,332 km (4,556 mi) north-east of Istanbul, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 9 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.
| Istanbul | Beining | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | China |
| Population | 15.7 million | 152,033 |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 66 m (217 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | JNZ, 85 km out |
Clocks in Beining are 5 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 10 h 9 min journey lands 15 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Beining
Crossing from Turkey into China: money changes from the Lira to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Beining
Beining is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jinzhou Bay Airport (JNZ), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jinzhou Bay Airport (regional) | JNZ | 85 km (53 mi) | 8,202 ft | 0 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,332 km (4,556 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 Beining from Istanbul?
7,332 km (4,556 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Beining by air?
About 10 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Beining?
Beining is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Beining flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Jinzhou Bay Airport (JNZ).
What currency do I need in Beining?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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.