Beijing to Manchester flights
Manchester lies 8,088 km (5,025 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 7 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.
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| Beijing | Manchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 19 million | 568,996 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | MAN, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | M1–M99 |
Clocks in Manchester are 7 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 7 min journey lands only 4 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manchester
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 Manchester
Manchester is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Manchester Airport (MAN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL, 44 km), Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA, 57 km), East Midlands Airport (EMA, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 15 km (9 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | 44 km (27 mi) | 7,497 ft | 80 ft |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | 57 km (35 mi) | 7,381 ft | 681 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 94 km (58 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
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Staying in Manchester
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Common questions
How far is Manchester from Beijing?
8,088 km (5,025 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Manchester by air?
About 11 h 7 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 Manchester?
Manchester is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Manchester flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Manchester Airport (MAN); Manchester also has LPL, LBA, EMA.
What currency do I need in Manchester?
The Pound (GBP).
Where can I stay in Manchester?
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Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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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.