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Shunyi: how to get there and around

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Shunyi is a city of 117,623 people in China (Beijing), 45 m (148 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population117,623
Elevation45 m (148 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyYuan Renminbi (CNY)
Dialling code+86
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15
Coordinates40.122, 116.648
Shunyi

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Daylight in Shunyi runs from about 9 h 22 min a day in late December to 15 h 5 min in late June (computed for 40.12° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Shunyi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 7 km (4 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, 72 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Shunyi?

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Shunyi?

About 117,623 people live in Shunyi (GeoNames).

What time zone is Shunyi in?

Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Shunyi?

The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Shunyi?

Beijing (32 km), Tianjin (118 km), Jinan (385 km), Shijiazhuang (298 km), Zibo (390 km).

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.