Beijing to Ajax flights
Ajax lies 10,574 km (6,570 mi) north of Beijing, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 18 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 | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 19 million | 119,677 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 97 m (318 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | YYZ, 52 km out |
Clocks in Ajax are 12 h behind Beijing right now, so a 14 h 18 min journey lands only 2 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ajax
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 Ajax
Ajax is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 52 km (32 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 38 km), Peterborough Regional Airport (YPQ, 68 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 74 km), Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (YLK, 82 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 52 km (32 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 38 km (24 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
| Peterborough Regional Airport (regional) | YPQ | 68 km (42 mi) | 7,005 ft | 628 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 74 km (46 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Barrie-Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (regional) | YLK | 82 km (51 mi) | 6,001 ft | 972 ft |
| Niagara Falls International Airport (regional) | IAG | 83 km (52 mi) | 9,826 ft | 589 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ajax from Beijing?
10,574 km (6,570 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Ajax by air?
About 14 h 18 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 Ajax?
Ajax is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Toronto against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Ajax flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ); Ajax also has YTZ, YPQ, YCM, YLK, IAG.
What currency do I need in Ajax?
The Dollar (CAD).
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.