Beijing to Burnaby flights
Burnaby lies 8,523 km (5,296 mi) north-east of Beijing, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 41 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 | Burnaby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 19 million | 249,125 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 87 m (285 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | YVR, 19 km out |
Clocks in Burnaby are 15 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 41 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Burnaby
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 Burnaby
Burnaby is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 77 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 51 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 61 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 62 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 51 km (32 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 61 km (38 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 62 km (39 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 71 km (44 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Burnaby from Beijing?
8,523 km (5,296 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Burnaby by air?
About 11 h 41 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 Burnaby?
Burnaby is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Burnaby flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Burnaby also has YYJ, YXX, BLI, ESD, YCD.
What currency do I need in Burnaby?
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.