Beijing to Gillingham flights
Gillingham lies 8,116 km (5,043 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 9 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.
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| Beijing | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 19 million | 101,187 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 31 m (102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | LGW, 58 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | ME7–SP8 |
Clocks in Gillingham are 7 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 9 min journey lands only 4 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gillingham
Crossing from China into United Kingdom: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Gillingham
Gillingham is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, whose 10,883-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Stansted Airport (STN, 59 km), London Heathrow Airport (LHR, 71 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 83 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 23 km), London City Airport (LCY, 37 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 58 km (36 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 59 km (37 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 71 km (44 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 83 km (52 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 23 km (14 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 37 km (23 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gillingham from Beijing?
8,116 km (5,043 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Gillingham by air?
About 11 h 9 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 Gillingham?
Gillingham is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Gillingham flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW); Gillingham also has STN, LHR, LTN, SEN, LCY.
What currency do I need in Gillingham?
The Pound (GBP).
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.