Beijing to London Gatwick Airport Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport?
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Average flight time is 11 hours 25 minutes

The fastest flight time from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours 20 minutes

Beijing to London Gatwick Airport flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 11 hours 25 minutes
Shortest flight duration 11 hours 20 minutes
Longest flight duration 11 hours 35 minutes
The average flight time from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours 25 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport is 5,078 miles / 8,172 km

Beijing airports

Beijing has 1 airport: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

If you don't fancy flying from Beijing there are a number of airports nearby that fly to London: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT), Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE).

London airports

London has 5 airports: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London City Airport (LCY), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London Stansted Airport (STN).

If you don't fancy flying from London there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Beijing: London Southend Airport (SEN), Southampton Airport (SOU), Cambridge Airport (CBG), Bournemouth Airport (BOH), Bristol Airport (BRS), Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Norwich International Airport (NWI).

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Beijing & London local times and timezones

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Beijing, China is 8 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

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Beijing to London Gatwick Airport FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport?

On average, the flight time from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours 25 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Beijing and London Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Beijing and London Gatwick Airport is 5,078 miles or 8,172 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport?

The shortest flight time from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours 20 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Beijing to London?

The average flight time from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport is 11 hours 25 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Beijing and London?

The time zone difference between Beijing and London is 8 hours.