Beijing to Surrey flights
Surrey lies 8,542 km (5,308 mi) north-east of Beijing, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 42 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 | Surrey | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 19 million | 568,322 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | YVR, 28 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | V3Z |
Clocks in Surrey are 15 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 42 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surrey
Crossing from China into Canada: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (CAD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Surrey
Surrey is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 28 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 11,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 67 km), Abbotsford International Airport (YXX, 35 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 41 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 45 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 66 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 28 km (17 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 67 km (42 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Abbotsford International Airport (regional) | YXX | 35 km (22 mi) | 9,600 ft | 195 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 41 km (25 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 45 km (28 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Friday Harbor Airport (regional) | FRD | 66 km (41 mi) | 3,402 ft | 113 ft |
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Staying in Surrey
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Surrey. Of the 37 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (13). Across 27 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 9,323 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surrey from Beijing?
8,542 km (5,308 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Surrey by air?
About 11 h 42 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 Surrey?
Surrey is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Surrey flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR); Surrey also has YYJ, YXX, BLI, ESD, FRD.
What currency do I need in Surrey?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Surrey?
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Surrey, bookable on this site.
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.