Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Beijing typically takes around 10 hours. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 21 hours 25 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Beijing, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 7 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Beijing are operated by, among others, Air China and China Southern. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Beijing operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Beijing there are on average around 1 flight per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Beijing there are around 7 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Beijing depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Beijing usually departs at 11:35. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Beijing.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Beijing depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Beijing usually departs at 21:30. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Beijing	Outbound 18/09/26 1 Stopover (CSX) HU7964, HU7436 18h 00min	Return -	Hainan Airlines		£325
Best option London Beijing	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0250, CX0312 19h 05min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0345, CX0253 20h 10min	Cathay Pacific Airways		£716
London Beijing Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (DUB) EI8360, HU0752 15h 25min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (DUB) HU0751, EI8367 21h 30min	Aer Lingus Irish Airlines, Hainan Airlines		£1,673
London Beijing	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0254, CX0344 17h 10min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0395, CX0257 19h 00min	Cathay Pacific Airways		£750
London Beijing	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0256, CX0312 17h 10min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0395, CX0257 19h 00min	Cathay Pacific Airways		£760
London Beijing	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0238, CX0344 22h 25min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0395, CX0257 19h 00min	Cathay Pacific Airways		£767
London Beijing	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0256, CX0344 19h 10min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0395, CX0257 19h 00min	Cathay Pacific Airways		£769
London Beijing	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0004, EK0308 18h 40min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0309, EK0003 18h 15min	Emirates Airline	?	£778
London Beijing	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0006, EK0308 17h 05min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0309, EK0031 39h 45min	Emirates Airline		£786
London Beijing	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0238, CX0392 17h 25min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (HKG) CX0395, CX0257 19h 00min	Cathay Pacific Airways	?	£794

Cheapest outbound flight from	324,42 £
Outbound and return from	715,22 £
Flight duration	min. 10:00 / max. 10:30
Return flight duration	min. 11:20/ max. 11:35
Distance	8152 km
Flights per week	27
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Beijing Metropolitan Area (BJS)
Destination country	Flights to China
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - China

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