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Hangzhou to Beijing Jetlag Recovery Guide

Flying neutral from Hangzhou to Beijing involves a timezone shift, rated "3" in difficulty. Below you will find departure timing tips, a day-by-day recovery plan, and seasonal advice.

HangzhouBeijing

HGH to PEK

Westbound
0-0 day recovery
1,147 km

Best Departure Times

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Higher bars indicate departure times that minimize jetlag impact. Green = optimal, red = worst.

Flight Options

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2h 20m1,147 km3 airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hangzhou to Beijing route

Jetlag from Hangzhou (HGH) to Beijing (PEK) is rated "3". The route involves a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

For neutral travel, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body naturally resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. As a rule of thumb, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days per hour of shift vs 1 day for westbound.

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Airlines on this route: Air China (CA)

Flight Options & Recovery Plans

Scheduled flights from Hangzhou to Beijing with estimated jetlag recovery timelines. Departure time significantly affects recovery — earlier or later flights can mean days of difference.

CA CA 1701Air China Limited
7:00am
HGH
9:20am
PEK
2h 20m
Airbus A320-100/200·26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Recovery timeline0.0 days
0 pre-flight sessions0 in-flight tips0 recovery days
CA CA 1701Air China Limited
7:00am
HGH
9:20am
PEK
2h 20m
Airbus A320-100/200
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CA CA 1701Air China Limited
7:00am
HGH
9:20am
PEK
2h 20m
Airbus A320-100/200
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CA CA 1701Air China Limited
7:00am
HGH
9:20am
PEK
2h 20m
Airbus A321-100/200·Thu, 11, 18, 25
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CA CA 1701Air China Limited
7:00am
HGH
9:20am
PEK
2h 20m
Airbus A321-100/200·Thu, 11, 18, 25
Recovery timeline0.0 days

Frequently Asked Questions: Hangzhou to Beijing Jetlag

How bad is jetlag from Hangzhou to Beijing?+

Jetlag from Hangzhou (HGH) to Beijing (PEK) is rated "3" with a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

What is the best time to fly from Hangzhou to Beijing for jetlag?+

For neutral travel from Hangzhou to Beijing, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Is eastbound or westbound worse for jetlag?+

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. For every hour of timezone shift, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days vs 1 day for westbound.