Beijing to Edmonton flights
Edmonton lies 8,579 km (5,331 mi) north-east of Beijing, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 45 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Edmonton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 19 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 610 m (2,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Edmonton) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | YEG, 28 km out |
Clocks in Edmonton are 14 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 45 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Edmonton
Crossing from China into Canada: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (CAD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
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).
Arriving in Edmonton
Edmonton is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Edmonton International Airport (YEG), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonton International Airport | YEG | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,000 ft | 2,373 ft |
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Staying in Edmonton
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton. Of the 222 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (97), and 1 are five-star. Across 102 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 88,853 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Edmonton from Beijing?
8,579 km (5,331 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Edmonton by air?
About 11 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Edmonton?
Edmonton is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Edmonton against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Edmonton flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG).
What currency do I need in Edmonton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Edmonton?
Our booking partner lists 383 places to stay in Edmonton, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.