⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

London to Beijing flights

London (LGW) to Beijing (BJS): 5,074 miles (8,166 km) great-circle, about 10h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $906 round-trip on China Eastern, with 1 stop, departing April 26, 2026.

MUChina EasternMU202
Depart
LGW
London, United Kingdom
11:35
2026-04-26
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Arrive
BJS
Beijing, China
Returns 08:30
2026-05-05
Stops
1 stop
Distance
5,074 mi
Est. nonstop time
10h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$906
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest London to Beijing fare fly?

$906 round-trip, China Eastern MU202, departing 2026-04-26 at 11:35, returning 2026-05-05. The recorded itinerary left on a Sunday, returning on a Tuesday 9 nights later; the fare was observed 1 day before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is London from Beijing?

  • Distance: 5,074 miles (8,166 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to Beijing Capital International Airport, PEK).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 10h 40m.
  • Departure airport: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London, United Kingdom, UTC+1 on April 26, 2026.
  • Arrival: Beijing (BJS, all airports), China, UTC+8 on April 26, 2026.
  • Time difference: Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United Kingdom to China.
  • Recorded itinerary: China Eastern MU202, 1 stop, round-trip, 9 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the London to Beijing fare compare with other routes from LGW?

At $906, it ranked 27th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGW (median $463). That is 17.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the LGW median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LGW of similar length: Malé (5,290 mi) at $1078 and Bangkok (5,947 mi) at $780.

LGW to BJS is the only one of 30 LGW routes where China Eastern priced cheapest. It is the 3rd longest of the 30 routes we track from LGW.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Beijing?

Of 33 departure airports with a fare to Beijing, London (LGW) ranked 28th at $906. Lowest: $166 from Hong Kong (HKG); highest: $2318 from Santo Domingo (SDQ); 5 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): China Southern (4), Hainan Airlines (3), Hong Kong Airlines (3), Korean Air (3), Air China (2) and China Eastern (2), plus 15 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones Europe/London, Asia/Shanghai; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

London to Beijing flight questions

How far is London from Beijing by plane?

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London is about 5,074 miles (8,166 km) from Beijing on a great-circle line from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), heading northeast. BJS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Beijing; distances on this page are measured to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). It is the 3rd longest of the 30 routes we track from LGW. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from London to Beijing?

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About 10h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 5,074 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded China Eastern fare was with 1 stop. 33 airports in our feed had a fare to Beijing; this one ranked 28th, and 5 of the 33 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between London and Beijing?

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On April 26, 2026, London was on UTC+1 (Europe/London) and Beijing on UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai), so Beijing was 7 hours ahead of London: noon in London was 19:00 in Beijing. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Beijing 8 hours ahead, in mid-July Beijing 7 hours ahead.

How much is a flight from London to Beijing?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $906 per person round-trip on China Eastern flight MU202, departing April 26, 2026, returning May 5, 2026, with 1 stop. At $906, it ranked 27th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LGW (median $463). That is 17.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the LGW median of 18.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from London to Beijing?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Beijing, 5 of the 33 recorded fares were nonstop. From LGW, 8 of 30 were. Routes from LGW of similar length: Malé (5,290 mi) at $1078 and Bangkok (5,947 mi) at $780.

Which airports serve flights from London to Beijing?

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It departs London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom, and arrives at Beijing (BJS) in Beijing, China. BJS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Beijing; distances on this page are measured to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). An international flight, United Kingdom to China.

Where else near Beijing can you fly from London?

Almaty (ALA) $567Bangkok (BKK) $780Bishkek (BSZ) $587Astana (NQZ) $542Islamabad (ISB) $1168Tashkent (TAS) $569All flights from London →

Other cities with flights to Beijing

From Hong Kong (HKG) $166From Shanghai (PVG) $215From Singapore (SIN) $219From Guangzhou (CAN) $243From Seoul (ICN) $245From Bangkok (BKK) $264

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