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Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport is an international airport serving Beijing (Beijing Municipality), China. Its IATA code is PEK and its ICAO code is ZBAA. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,800 m long.
- IATAPEK
- ICAOZBAA
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- PEK
- ICAO code
- ZBAA
- City
- Beijing
- Region / province
- Beijing Municipality
- Country / territory
- China
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 40.0774° N, 116.5967° E
- Elevation
- 35 m (116 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 3,800 m12,467 ft | Concrete |
| 18L/36R | 3,800 m12,467 ft | Asphalt |
| 18R/36L | 3,200 m10,499 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,793 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h
Hanoi (HAN)
2,333 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 25 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
3,398 km
Direct flight: ≈ 4 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.600 MHz |
| Approach APP | 119.700 MHz |
| Approach APP | 120.600 MHz |
| Approach APP | 121.100 MHz |
| Approach APP | 126.100 MHz |
| Approach APP | 127.750 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.600 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.600 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.700 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.900 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.500 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 124.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Beijing Capital International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Beijing through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in China
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing Daxing International Airport | PKX | 66 km |
| Tianjin Binhai International Airport | TSN | 124 km |
| Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport | SJW | 258 km |
| Datong Yungang International Airport | DAT | 265 km |
| Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport | TNA | 362 km |
| Hohhot Baita International Airport | HET | 413 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Beijing Capital International Airport?
The IATA code of Beijing Capital International Airport is PEK and its ICAO code is ZBAA. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Beijing Capital International Airport located?
Beijing Capital International Airport is in Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China, at coordinates 40.0774° N, 116.5967° E and an elevation of 35 m (116 ft).
How far is Beijing Capital International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 3,398 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 2,333 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,793 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 4 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Beijing Capital International Airport?
The longest runway at Beijing Capital International Airport is 3,800 m (12,467 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Beijing Capital International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.