Beijing to Aachen flights
Aachen lies 7,874 km (4,893 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 51 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 | Aachen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Germany |
| Population | 19 million | 265,208 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 178 m (584 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | MST, 27 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 52062–52080 |
Clocks in Aachen are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 51 min journey lands only 4 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aachen
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 Aachen
Aachen is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 74 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 75 km), Eindhoven Airport (EIN, 90 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 92 km), Liège Airport (LGG, 48 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | MST | 27 km (17 mi) | 9,022 ft | 375 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Eindhoven Airport | EIN | 90 km (56 mi) | 9,843 ft | 74 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
| Liège Airport (regional) | LGG | 48 km (30 mi) | 12,106 ft | 659 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,874 km (4,893 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Aachen from Beijing?
7,874 km (4,893 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Aachen by air?
About 10 h 51 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 Aachen?
Aachen is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Aachen flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST); Aachen also has DUS, CGN, EIN, NRN, LGG.
What currency do I need in Aachen?
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.