Beijing to Ilford flights
Ilford lies 8,126 km (5,050 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 10 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 | Ilford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 19 million | 168,168 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | LHR, 38 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | IG1–IG5 |
Clocks in Ilford are 7 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 10 min journey lands only 4 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ilford
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 Ilford
Ilford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 38 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 12,799-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Stansted Airport (STN, 38 km), London Luton Airport (LTN, 47 km), London Gatwick Airport (LGW, 49 km), London City Airport (LCY, 6 km), London Southend Airport (SEN, 43 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,799 ft | 83 ft |
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 38 km (24 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Luton Airport | LTN | 47 km (29 mi) | 7,093 ft | 526 ft |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 49 km (30 mi) | 10,883 ft | 202 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 6 km (4 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 43 km (27 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ilford from Beijing?
8,126 km (5,050 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Ilford by air?
About 11 h 10 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 Ilford?
Ilford is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Ilford flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR); Ilford also has STN, LTN, LGW, LCY, SEN.
What currency do I need in Ilford?
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.