Flights to Beijing
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital International Airport | PEK | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | 116 ft |
| Beijing Daxing International Airport | PKX | 45 km (28 mi) | 12,467 ft | 98 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,467 ft, PEK can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 116 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Beijing
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing to Shanghai | China | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Beijing to Chongqing | China | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Beijing to Wuhan | China | 1,055 km (655 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Beijing to Xi’an | China | 912 km (567 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Beijing to Hangzhou | China | 1,122 km (697 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Beijing to Seoul | South Korea | 953 km (592 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Beijing to Harbin | China | 1,057 km (657 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Beijing to Hefei | China | 898 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Beijing to Weifang | China | 427 km (265 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Beijing to Nanjing | China | 898 km (558 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Beijing to Shenyang | China | 628 km (390 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Beijing to Jinan | China | 364 km (226 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Beijing to Dalian | China | 461 km (286 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Beijing to Wuzhong | China | 907 km (563 mi) | about 1 h 55 min |
| Beijing to Qingdao | China | 552 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Beijing to Yantai | China | 514 km (320 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Beijing to Suzhou | China | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Beijing to Zhengzhou | China | 622 km (386 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| Beijing to Shijiazhuang | China | 266 km (165 mi) | about 1 h 5 min |
| Beijing to Changchun | China | 860 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Beijing to Pudong | China | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Beijing to Taiyuan | China | 402 km (250 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Beijing to Chengdu | China | 1,517 km (942 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Beijing to Istanbul | Turkey | 7,057 km (4,385 mi) | about 9 h 48 min |
| Beijing to Lahore | Pakistan | 3,870 km (2,404 mi) | about 5 h 43 min |
| Beijing to Delhi | India | 3,775 km (2,346 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Beijing to Tokyo | Japan | 2,093 km (1,301 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Beijing to Cairo | Egypt | 7,541 km (4,686 mi) | about 10 h 25 min |
| Beijing to London | United Kingdom | 8,140 km (5,058 mi) | about 11 h 11 min |
| Beijing to New York City | United States | 10,989 km (6,828 mi) | about 14 h 50 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Beijing?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the closest large airport at 25 km (16 mi). The others, PKX, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is PEK from Beijing city centre?
25 km (16 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Beijing on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.