Distance from Beijing to London
The straight-line distance from Beijing (China) to London (United Kingdom) is 8,141 km (5,059 mi) as the crow flies. The estimated flight time is 10 hr 3 min. London is -8 hr relative to Beijing.
Straight-Line Distance
8,141 km
5,059 mi
Estimated Flight Time
10 hr 3 min
at 900 km/h + 1 hr ground
Time Zone Difference
-8 hr
standard time
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How far is it from Beijing to London?›
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to London is 8,141 km (5,059 mi). This is the shortest possible distance between the two cities, measured along the surface of the Earth using the haversine formula. Actual travel distances by road will be longer.
How long is the flight from Beijing to London?›
The estimated flight time from Beijing to London is 10 hr 3 min. This estimate assumes a cruising speed of 900 km/h plus 1 hour for takeoff, landing, and taxi time. Actual flight times vary by airline, aircraft type, winds, and specific routing.
What is the time difference between Beijing and London?›
London is -8 hr relative to Beijing. This is based on standard (non-DST) UTC offsets. During daylight saving time, the difference may vary by one hour depending on which regions observe DST and when they transition.