Beijing to Brisbane flights
Brisbane lies 8,396 km (5,217 mi) south-east of Beijing, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 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 | Brisbane | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Australia |
| Population | 19 million | 2.8 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | BNE, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 4000–9015 |
Clocks in Brisbane are 2 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 11 h 31 min journey lands 13 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brisbane
Crossing from China into Australia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
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 Brisbane
Brisbane is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brisbane International Airport (BNE), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,680-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gold Coast Airport (OOL, 91 km), Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane International Airport | BNE | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,680 ft | 13 ft |
| Gold Coast Airport | OOL | 91 km (57 mi) | 8,176 ft | 21 ft |
| Sunshine Coast Airport | MCY | 97 km (60 mi) | 9,186 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Brisbane
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Common questions
How far is Brisbane from Beijing?
8,396 km (5,217 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Brisbane by air?
About 11 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 Brisbane?
Brisbane is 2 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Brisbane against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Brisbane flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Brisbane International Airport (BNE); Brisbane also has OOL, MCY.
What currency do I need in Brisbane?
The Dollar (AUD).
Where can I stay in Brisbane?
Our booking partner lists 1,111+ places to stay in Brisbane, 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 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.