Beijing to Sutton Coldfield flights
Sutton Coldfield lies 8,140 km (5,058 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 11 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 | Sutton Coldfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 19 million | 109,899 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | BHX, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | B73–B74 |
Clocks in Sutton Coldfield are 7 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 11 min journey lands only 4 h 11 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sutton Coldfield
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 Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham Airport (BHX), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 10,013-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are East Midlands Airport (EMA, 44 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 13 km (8 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 44 km (27 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 92 km (57 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sutton Coldfield from Beijing?
8,140 km (5,058 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Sutton Coldfield by air?
About 11 h 11 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 Sutton Coldfield?
Sutton Coldfield is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Sutton Coldfield flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX); Sutton Coldfield also has EMA, MAN.
What currency do I need in Sutton Coldfield?
The Pound (GBP).
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.