Beijing to Frankfurt am Main flights
Frankfurt am Main lies 7,780 km (4,834 mi) north-west of Beijing, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 43 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.
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| Beijing | Frankfurt am Main | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Germany |
| Population | 19 million | 650,000 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | FRA, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 60306–65936 |
Clocks in Frankfurt am Main are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 43 min journey lands only 4 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Frankfurt am Main
Crossing from China into Germany: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mannheim-City Airport (MHG, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt Main Airport | FRA | 13 km (8 mi) | 13,123 ft | 364 ft |
| Mannheim-City Airport (regional) | MHG | 72 km (45 mi) | 3,497 ft | 308 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Frankfurt am Main from Beijing?
7,780 km (4,834 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Frankfurt am Main by air?
About 10 h 43 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 Frankfurt am Main?
Frankfurt am Main is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Frankfurt am Main flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA); Frankfurt am Main also has MHG.
What currency do I need in Frankfurt am Main?
The Euro (EUR).
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.