Beijing to Villeurbanne flights
Villeurbanne lies 8,309 km (5,163 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 11 h 24 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 | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | France |
| Population | 19 million | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | LYS, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 69100–69629 CEDEX |
Clocks in Villeurbanne are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 24 min journey lands only 5 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Villeurbanne
Crossing from China into France: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Villeurbanne
Villeurbanne is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 13,124-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB, 57 km), Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (CMF, 79 km), Annecy Meythet airport (NCY, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport | LYS | 17 km (11 mi) | 13,124 ft | 821 ft |
| Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (regional) | GNB | 57 km (35 mi) | 10,007 ft | 1,302 ft |
| Chambéry Aix les Bains airport (regional) | CMF | 79 km (49 mi) | 6,628 ft | 779 ft |
| Annecy Meythet airport (regional) | NCY | 96 km (60 mi) | 5,348 ft | 1,521 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Villeurbanne from Beijing?
8,309 km (5,163 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Villeurbanne by air?
About 11 h 24 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 Villeurbanne?
Villeurbanne is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Paris against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Villeurbanne flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS); Villeurbanne also has GNB, CMF, NCY.
What currency do I need in Villeurbanne?
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.