Beijing to Magdeburg flights
Magdeburg lies 7,480 km (4,648 mi) north-west of Beijing, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 20 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 | Magdeburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Germany |
| Population | 19 million | 244,329 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | LEJ, 89 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 39014–39130 |
Clocks in Magdeburg are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 10 h 20 min journey lands only 4 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Magdeburg
Crossing from China into Germany: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Magdeburg
Magdeburg is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), 89 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | 89 km (55 mi) | 11,811 ft | 465 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Magdeburg from Beijing?
7,480 km (4,648 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Magdeburg by air?
About 10 h 20 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 Magdeburg?
Magdeburg is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Magdeburg flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ).
What currency do I need in Magdeburg?
The Euro (EUR).
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.