PEK → LGWChina → United Kingdom

Cheap flights from Beijing to London

5,074 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Beijing to London at a glance

5,074 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
8 hours behind
Time-zone shift
~457 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Beijing (PEK) to London (LGW) cover 5,074 miles (8,164 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 2 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.

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Flying from Beijing to London covers 5,074 miles (8,164 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 2 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
PEK (0 mi)LGW (5,074 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 5,074 miles. Direct carriers include CA and VS.

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Airlines on this route

2 airlines fly Beijing → London. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
CADirect
VSDirect
Baggage on Beijing → London: on this route, CA typically includes a carry-on, while VS may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Beijing to London — quick answers

How far is Beijing from London by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Beijing (PEK) to London (LGW) is 5,074 miles (8,164 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Beijing to London?

The average nonstop flight time from PEK to LGW is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Beijing to London?

2 airlines serve this route nonstop: CA, VS. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Beijing → London

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
8 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~457 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
9/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in London — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
2 airlines fly direct — rank 124 of 204 routes from Beijing
Airline network
CA: 142 destinations from PEK; VS: 2 destinations from PEK
Alternative origin airports
PKX (Beijing, 41 mi); TSN (Tianjin, 73 mi); SJW (Shijiazhuang, 160 mi)
Alternative destination airports
LHR (London, 25 mi); LCY (London, 27 mi); LTN (London, 51 mi)
Nearby destinations
London, United Kingdom (25 mi); London, United Kingdom (27 mi); London, United Kingdom (51 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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