Flight time from London to Beijing
LGW → PEK · London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
The flight from London (LGW) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 8h 34m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,074 miles (8,166 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
8h 34m
When will you arrive?
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London. You cross 7 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
See your exact arrival time
Plan the trip
We may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Common questions
- How long is the flight from London to Beijing?
- About 8h 34m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,074 miles, or 8,166 km (4,409 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London.
Other routes