Distance from Beijing to London
8,141 km (5,059 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
8,141 km
Kilometers
5,059 miles
Miles
~10h 5m
Est. Flight
8h
Time Difference
Beijing
ChinaLondon
UKBeijing and London sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 5m by commercial jet.
Beijing is known for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, while London is famous for Big Ben and Tower of London.
In terms of city area, Beijing is 10.4x larger than London. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
Compare Beijing and London side by side
Open Map ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How far is Beijing from London?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to London is 8,141 km (5,059 miles).
How long is the flight from Beijing to London?
A direct flight would take approximately 10h 5m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Beijing bigger than London?
Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 1,572 km².