Beijing to Kelowna flights
Kelowna lies 8,638 km (5,367 mi) north-east of Beijing, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 49 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 | Kelowna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 19 million | 144,576 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 350 m (1,148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | YLW, 11 km out |
Clocks in Kelowna are 15 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 49 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kelowna
Crossing from China into Canada: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (CAD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Kelowna
Kelowna is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kelowna International Airport (YLW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,900 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Penticton Airport (YYF, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelowna International Airport | YLW | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,900 ft | 1,421 ft |
| Penticton Airport (regional) | YYF | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,000 ft | 1,129 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,638 km (5,367 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 Kelowna from Beijing?
8,638 km (5,367 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Kelowna by air?
About 11 h 49 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 Kelowna?
Kelowna is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Kelowna flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW); Kelowna also has YYF.
What currency do I need in Kelowna?
The Dollar (CAD).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.