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Beijing to Yan'an Jetlag Recovery Guide

Flying neutral from Beijing to Yan'an involves a timezone shift, rated "1" in difficulty. Below you will find departure timing tips, a day-by-day recovery plan, and seasonal advice.

BeijingYan'an

PEK to ENY

Westbound
0-0 day recovery
737 km

Best Departure Times

8-18 (80/100)
12am
3am
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
9pm

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

Recovery Plan

During Flight

  • Stay hydrated - drink water regularly
  • Avoid excessive alcohol and caffeine

Flight Options

10

PEKENY

1h 55m737 km1 airline

Related Jetlag Routes

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Beijing to Yan'an route

Jetlag from Beijing (PEK) to Yan'an (ENY) is rated "1". The route involves a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

The best departure windows are: 8-18 (80/100). These times help align your circadian rhythm with the destination timezone.

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 Beijing to Yan'an with estimated jetlag recovery timelines. Departure time significantly affects recovery — earlier or later flights can mean days of difference.

CA CA 1279Air China Limited
7:00am
PEK
8:55am
ENY
1h 55m
Boeing 737-800
Recovery timeline0.0 days
0 pre-flight sessions0 in-flight tips0 recovery days
CA CA 1269Air China Limited
5:00pm
PEK
7:00pm
ENY
1h 55m
Boeing 737-800
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CA CA 1279Air China Limited
7:00am
PEK
8:55am
ENY
1h 55m
Boeing 737-800·Fri, 12, 19, 26
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CA CA 1279Air China Limited
7:00am
PEK
8:55am
ENY
1h 55m
Boeing 737-800
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CA CA 1279Air China Limited
7:00am
PEK
8:55am
ENY
1h 55m
Boeing 737-800·Mon, 8, 15, 22, 29
Recovery timeline0.0 days

Frequently Asked Questions: Beijing to Yan'an Jetlag

How bad is jetlag from Beijing to Yan'an?+

Jetlag from Beijing (PEK) to Yan'an (ENY) is rated "1" with a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

What is the best time to fly from Beijing to Yan'an for jetlag?+

The optimal departure windows for minimizing jetlag on the Beijing to Yan'an route are: 8-18 (80/100). These times help align your circadian rhythm with the destination timezone.

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.