Beijing to Athens flights
Athens lies 7,616 km (4,732 mi) north-west of Beijing, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 31 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 | Athens | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Greece |
| Population | 19 million | 664,046 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | ATH, 20 km out |
Clocks in Athens are 5 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 31 min journey lands only 5 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Athens
Crossing from China into Greece: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Athens
Athens is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport | ATH | 20 km (12 mi) | 13,123 ft | 308 ft |
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Staying in Athens
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Common questions
How far is Athens from Beijing?
7,616 km (4,732 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Athens by air?
About 10 h 31 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 Athens?
Athens is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Athens against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Athens flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What currency do I need in Athens?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Athens?
Our booking partner lists 10,516+ places to stay in Athens, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.