Tianjin to Plymouth flights
Plymouth lies 8,535 km (5,304 mi) north-west of Tianjin, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 42 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 | Plymouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 13.9 million | 260,203 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | TSN, 15 km out | NQY, 61 km out |
Clocks in Plymouth are 7 h behind Tianjin right now, so a 11 h 42 min journey lands only 4 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Plymouth
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 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 Plymouth
Plymouth is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY), 61 km (38 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,003 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Exeter International Airport (EXT, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall Airport Newquay (regional) | NQY | 61 km (38 mi) | 9,003 ft | 390 ft |
| Exeter International Airport (regional) | EXT | 65 km (40 mi) | 6,811 ft | 102 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,535 km (5,304 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 Plymouth from Tianjin?
8,535 km (5,304 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tianjin.
How long does it take to get from Tianjin to Plymouth by air?
About 11 h 42 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 Plymouth?
Plymouth is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Tianjin to Plymouth flights?
Typically Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) to Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY); Plymouth also has EXT.
What currency do I need in Plymouth?
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.