Beijing to Leeds flights
Leeds lies 8,031 km (4,990 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 | Leeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 19 million | 536,280 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | LBA, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | LS1–ME17 |
Clocks in Leeds 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 Leeds
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 Leeds
Leeds is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,381 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Manchester Airport (MAN, 69 km), Teesside International Airport (MME, 80 km), Humberside Airport (HUY, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 69 km (43 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Teesside International Airport (regional) | MME | 80 km (50 mi) | 7,516 ft | 120 ft |
| Humberside Airport (regional) | HUY | 83 km (52 mi) | 7,218 ft | 121 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,031 km (4,990 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 Leeds from Beijing?
8,031 km (4,990 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Leeds 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 Leeds?
Leeds is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Leeds flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA); Leeds also has MAN, MME, HUY.
What currency do I need in Leeds?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Leeds?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.