Beijing to Dublin flights
Dublin lies 8,282 km (5,146 mi) north-west of Beijing, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 22 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 | Dublin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Ireland |
| Population | 19 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | DUB, 11 km out |
Clocks in Dublin are 7 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 22 min journey lands only 4 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dublin
Crossing from China into Ireland: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +353; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Dublin
Dublin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Dublin Airport (DUB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,203-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport | DUB | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,203 ft | 242 ft |
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Staying in Dublin
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin. Of the 589 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 14 are five-star. Across 347 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 848,570 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dublin from Beijing?
8,282 km (5,146 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Dublin by air?
About 11 h 22 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 Dublin?
Dublin is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Dublin against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Dublin flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dublin Airport (DUB).
What currency do I need in Dublin?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dublin?
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin, 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.