Beijing to Canberra flights
Canberra lies 9,008 km (5,598 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 12 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 | Canberra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Australia |
| Population | 19 million | 367,752 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | CBR, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 2600–2601 |
Clocks in Canberra are 2 h ahead of Beijing right now, so a 12 h 18 min journey lands 14 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Canberra
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 Canberra
Canberra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Canberra Airport (CBR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,771-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Airport (regional) | CBR | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,771 ft | 1,886 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Canberra from Beijing?
9,008 km (5,598 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Canberra by air?
About 12 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 Canberra?
Canberra is 2 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Sydney against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Canberra flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Canberra Airport (CBR).
What currency do I need in Canberra?
The Dollar (AUD).
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.