Beijing to Milan flights
Milan lies 8,079 km (5,020 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 11 h 6 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 | Milan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Italy |
| Population | 19 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 127 m (417 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | LIN, 7 km out |
Clocks in Milan are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 6 min journey lands only 5 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Milan
Crossing from China into Italy: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
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 Milan
Milan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Milano Linate Airport (LIN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,012 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, 40 km), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY, 46 km), Lugano Airport (LUG, 64 km), Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (VBS, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milano Linate Airport | LIN | 7 km (4 mi) | 8,012 ft | 353 ft |
| Milan Malpensa International Airport | MXP | 40 km (25 mi) | 12,861 ft | 768 ft |
| Il Caravaggio International Airport | BGY | 46 km (29 mi) | 9,429 ft | 782 ft |
| Lugano Airport (regional) | LUG | 64 km (40 mi) | 4,642 ft | 915 ft |
| Brescia Gabriele d'Annunzio Airport (regional) | VBS | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,810 ft | 355 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,079 km (5,020 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 Milan from Beijing?
8,079 km (5,020 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Milan by air?
About 11 h 6 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 Milan?
Milan is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Milan flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Milano Linate Airport (LIN); Milan also has MXP, BGY, LUG, VBS.
What currency do I need in Milan?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Milan?
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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.