Beijing to Jamestown flights
Jamestown lies 13,857 km (8,611 mi) west of Beijing, -8 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h 31 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 | Jamestown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Saint Helena |
| Population | 19 million | 637 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 256 m (840 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+0 (Atlantic/St_Helena) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | HLE, 9 km out |
Clocks in Jamestown are 8 h behind Beijing right now, so a 18 h 31 min journey lands only 10 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Jamestown
Crossing from China into Saint Helena: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (SHP); traffic switches to the left; the dialling code becomes +290; the emergency number is 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 Jamestown
Jamestown is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Saint Helena International Airport (HLE), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,398 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Helena International Airport (regional) | HLE | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,398 ft | 1,017 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 13,857 km (8,611 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Jamestown from Beijing?
13,857 km (8,611 mi) in a straight line, west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Jamestown by air?
About 18 h 31 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 Jamestown?
Jamestown is 8 h behind at the moment (Atlantic/St_Helena against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Jamestown flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Saint Helena International Airport (HLE).
What currency do I need in Jamestown?
The Pound (SHP).
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.