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Distance from Beijing to Paris

8,217 km (5,106 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

8,217 km

Kilometers

5,106 miles

Miles

~10h 10m

Est. Flight

7h

Time Difference

Beijing

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

Paris

France
Area: 105 km²
Population: 2.16M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 35m

Beijing and Paris sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 10h 10m by commercial jet.

Beijing is known for The Forbidden City and Great Wall of China, while Paris is famous for Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.

In terms of city area, Beijing is 156.3x larger than Paris. 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 Paris?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Paris is 8,217 km (5,106 miles).

How long is the flight from Beijing to Paris?

A direct flight would take approximately 10h 10m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Beijing bigger than Paris?

Beijing is larger at 16,411 km², compared to 105 km².

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