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Flights from Beijing to Medina

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Medina. The easiest way is one stop via Almaty or Doha, about 11h 34m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 34m

Beijing to Medina at a glance

Fastest journey11h 34mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Almaty or Doha

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Medina

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BJS Almaty (ALA) MED

Leg 1: Air Astana, Air China · Leg 2: Air Astana, SCAT Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~11h 34m

BJS Doha (DOH) MED

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~11h 42m

BJS Abu Dhabi (AUH) MED

Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways

One airline, one ticket ~11h 49m

BJS Istanbul (IST) MED

Leg 1: Air China, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Saudia, Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~13h 57m

BJS Riyadh (RUH) MED

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Saudia · Leg 2: flyadeal, Flynas

Self-transfer likely ~12h 37m

BJS Muscat (MCT) MED

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Oman Air, SalamAir

Self-transfer likely ~12h 58m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 7,210 km4,477 miles
Journey time: 11h 34mestimate
Time difference: -5hMedina vs Beijing
Currency in Medina: SAR
Airports: PKX, PEK → MED

Flights from Beijing to Medina: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Medina?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Almaty, Doha and Abu Dhabi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Medina?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,210 km.

Where do you change planes between Beijing and Medina?

The best connecting points are Almaty (ALA), Doha (DOH), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Istanbul (IST). Air Astana flies both legs via Almaty, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Beijing and Medina?

Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Medina: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).

What is the time difference between Beijing and Medina?

Medina is 5 hours behind Beijing.

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