Changchun to Belfast flights
Belfast lies 8,135 km (5,055 mi) north-west of Changchun, -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.
| Changchun | Belfast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 5.7 million | 348,005 |
| Elevation | 206 m (676 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | CGQ, 32 km out | BFS, 20 km out |
| Postal codes | 130000 | BT1–BT9 |
Clocks in Belfast are 7 h behind Changchun 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 Belfast
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 Changchun
Changchun is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Belfast International Airport (BFS), 20 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,121 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD, 4 km), City of Derry Airport (LDY, 93 km), Campbeltown Airport (CAL, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International Airport | BFS | 20 km (12 mi) | 9,121 ft | 268 ft |
| George Best Belfast City Airport (regional) | BHD | 4 km (2 mi) | 6,001 ft | 15 ft |
| City of Derry Airport (regional) | LDY | 93 km (58 mi) | 6,460 ft | 22 ft |
| Campbeltown Airport (regional) | CAL | 95 km (59 mi) | 4,633 ft | 42 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,135 km (5,055 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 Belfast from Changchun?
8,135 km (5,055 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Changchun.
How long does it take to get from Changchun to Belfast 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 Changchun and Belfast?
Belfast is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Changchun to Belfast flights?
Typically Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) to Belfast International Airport (BFS); Belfast also has BHD, LDY, CAL.
What currency do I need in Belfast?
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.