Beijing to Saint-Denis flights
Saint-Denis lies 9,245 km (5,745 mi) south-west of Beijing, -4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 36 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 | Saint-Denis | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Reunion |
| Population | 19 million | 154,765 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+4 (Indian/Reunion) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | RUN, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 97400–97806 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Saint-Denis are 4 h behind Beijing right now, so a 12 h 36 min journey lands only 8 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Denis
Crossing from China into Reunion: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Type E; the dialling code becomes +262; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roland Garros Airport (RUN), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Garros Airport | RUN | 7 km (4 mi) | 10,499 ft | 66 ft |
| Saint-Pierre Pierrefonds Airport | ZSE | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,000 ft | 59 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Denis from Beijing?
9,245 km (5,745 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Saint-Denis by air?
About 12 h 36 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 Saint-Denis?
Saint-Denis is 4 h behind at the moment (Indian/Reunion against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Saint-Denis flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Roland Garros Airport (RUN); Saint-Denis also has ZSE.
What currency do I need in Saint-Denis?
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.