Beijing to Ipswich flights
Ipswich lies 8,034 km (4,992 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 3 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 | Ipswich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 19 million | 178,835 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | STN, 66 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | IP1–IP4 |
Clocks in Ipswich are 7 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 3 min journey lands only 4 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ipswich
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 Ipswich
Ipswich is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is London Stansted Airport (STN), 66 km (41 mi) from the centre, whose 10,003-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are London Southend Airport (SEN, 63 km), Norwich Airport (NWI, 69 km), London City Airport (LCY, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | STN | 66 km (41 mi) | 10,003 ft | 348 ft |
| London Southend Airport (regional) | SEN | 63 km (39 mi) | 6,089 ft | 49 ft |
| Norwich Airport (regional) | NWI | 69 km (43 mi) | 6,043 ft | 118 ft |
| London City Airport (regional) | LCY | 98 km (61 mi) | 4,948 ft | 19 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ipswich from Beijing?
8,034 km (4,992 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Ipswich by air?
About 11 h 3 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 Ipswich?
Ipswich is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Ipswich flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to London Stansted Airport (STN); Ipswich also has SEN, NWI, LCY.
What currency do I need in Ipswich?
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.