Beijing to Dortmund flights
Dortmund lies 7,748 km (4,814 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 10 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 | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Germany |
| Population | 19 million | 588,462 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | DTM, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 44135–44388 |
Clocks in Dortmund are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 41 min journey lands only 4 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dortmund
Crossing from China into Germany: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Dortmund
Dortmund is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dortmund Airport (DTM), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,562 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 55 km), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 70 km), Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN, 76 km), Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 80 km), Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dortmund Airport | DTM | 10 km (6 mi) | 6,562 ft | 425 ft |
| Düsseldorf Airport | DUS | 55 km (34 mi) | 9,842 ft | 147 ft |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | 70 km (43 mi) | 7,119 ft | 160 ft |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | CGN | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,516 ft | 302 ft |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | PAD | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,152 ft | 699 ft |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | NRN | 92 km (57 mi) | 8,005 ft | 106 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,748 km (4,814 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Dortmund
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Common questions
How far is Dortmund from Beijing?
7,748 km (4,814 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Dortmund by air?
About 10 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 Dortmund?
Dortmund is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Dortmund flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dortmund Airport (DTM); Dortmund also has DUS, FMO, CGN, PAD, NRN.
What currency do I need in Dortmund?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dortmund?
Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.