Tianjin to Leipzig flights
Leipzig lies 7,599 km (4,722 mi) north-west of Tianjin, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 30 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.
| Tianjin | Leipzig | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Germany |
| Population | 13.9 million | 504,971 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Nearest large airport | TSN, 15 km out | LEJ, 13 km out |
Clocks in Leipzig are 6 h behind Tianjin right now, so a 10 h 30 min journey lands only 4 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Leipzig
Crossing from China into Germany: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tianjin
Tianjin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 77 km).
Arriving in Leipzig
Leipzig is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dresden Airport (DRS, 100 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leipzig/Halle Airport | LEJ | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,811 ft | 465 ft |
| Dresden Airport | DRS | 100 km (62 mi) | 9,350 ft | 755 ft |
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Staying in Leipzig
Our booking partner lists 847 places to stay in Leipzig. Of the 541 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (278), and 11 are five-star. Across 195 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 413,021 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Leipzig from Tianjin?
7,599 km (4,722 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tianjin.
How long does it take to get from Tianjin to Leipzig by air?
About 10 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tianjin and Leipzig?
Leipzig is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Tianjin to Leipzig flights?
Typically Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ); Leipzig also has DRS.
What currency do I need in Leipzig?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Leipzig?
Our booking partner lists 847 places to stay in Leipzig, 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.