Beijing to Valletta flights
Valletta lies 8,409 km (5,225 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 32 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 | Valletta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Malta |
| Population | 19 million | 6,794 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Malta) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | MLA, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | VLT |
Clocks in Valletta are 6 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 32 min journey lands only 5 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Valletta
Crossing from China into Malta: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +356; 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 Valletta
Valletta is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Malta International Airport (MLA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta International Airport | MLA | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,991 ft | 300 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Valletta from Beijing?
8,409 km (5,225 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Valletta by air?
About 11 h 32 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 Valletta?
Valletta is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Malta against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Valletta flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Malta International Airport (MLA).
What currency do I need in Valletta?
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.