Beijing to Montpellier flights
Montpellier lies 8,530 km (5,301 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 41 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 | Montpellier | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | France |
| Population | 19 million | 248,252 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | MPL, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 34000–34967 CEDEX 2 |
Clocks in Montpellier are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 41 min journey lands only 5 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Montpellier
Crossing from China into France: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Montpellier
Montpellier is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI, 46 km), Béziers Vias airport (BZR, 53 km), Avignon Caumont airport (AVN, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport | MPL | 8 km (5 mi) | 8,530 ft | 17 ft |
| Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (regional) | FNI | 46 km (29 mi) | 8,005 ft | 309 ft |
| Béziers Vias airport (regional) | BZR | 53 km (33 mi) | 5,971 ft | 56 ft |
| Avignon Caumont airport (regional) | AVN | 89 km (55 mi) | 6,168 ft | 124 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,530 km (5,301 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 Montpellier from Beijing?
8,530 km (5,301 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Montpellier by air?
About 11 h 41 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 Montpellier?
Montpellier is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Paris against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Montpellier flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL); Montpellier also has FNI, BZR, AVN.
What currency do I need in Montpellier?
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.