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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

China
Area: 16,411 km²
Population: 21.54M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 43m

London

UK
Area: 1,572 km²
Population: 8.98M
Timezone: UTC+0
Elevation: 11m

Beijing 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.

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Frequently 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.

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