Beijing to Bilbao flights
Bilbao lies 8,944 km (5,558 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 12 h 13 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 | Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Spain |
| Population | 19 million | 347,342 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | BIO, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 48001–48080 |
Clocks in Bilbao are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 12 h 13 min journey lands only 6 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bilbao
Crossing from China into Spain: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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 Bilbao
Bilbao is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bilbao Airport (BIO), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vitoria Airport (VIT, 45 km), Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR, 75 km), San Sebastián Airport (EAS, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao Airport | BIO | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,530 ft | 138 ft |
| Vitoria Airport (regional) | VIT | 45 km (28 mi) | 11,483 ft | 1,682 ft |
| Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (regional) | SDR | 75 km (47 mi) | 7,612 ft | 16 ft |
| San Sebastián Airport (regional) | EAS | 92 km (57 mi) | 5,755 ft | 16 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,944 km (5,558 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 Bilbao from Beijing?
8,944 km (5,558 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Bilbao by air?
About 12 h 13 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 Bilbao?
Bilbao is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Madrid against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Bilbao flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Bilbao Airport (BIO); Bilbao also has VIT, SDR, EAS.
What currency do I need in Bilbao?
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.