⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

London to Beijing flights

London (LHR) to Beijing (BJS): 5,067 miles (8,154 km) great-circle, about 10h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $717 round-trip on Oman Air, with 2 stops, departing May 19, 2026.

WYOman AirWY102
Depart
LHR
London, United Kingdom
20:50
2026-05-19
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Arrive
BJS
Beijing, China
Returns 10:00
2026-05-26
Stops
2 stops
Distance
5,067 mi
Est. nonstop time
10h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$717
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest London to Beijing fare fly?

$717 round-trip, Oman Air WY102, departing 2026-05-19 at 20:50, returning 2026-05-26. The recorded itinerary left on a Tuesday, returning on a Tuesday 7 nights later; the fare was observed 24 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is London from Beijing?

  • Distance: 5,067 miles (8,154 km) great-circle, heading northeast (measured to Beijing Capital International Airport, PEK).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 10h 40m.
  • Departure airport: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London, United Kingdom, UTC+1 on May 19, 2026.
  • Arrival: Beijing (BJS, all airports), China, UTC+8 on May 19, 2026.
  • Time difference: Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United Kingdom to China.
  • Recorded itinerary: Oman Air WY102, 2 stops, round-trip, 7 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

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

At $717, it ranked 21st of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LHR (median $624). That is 14.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the LHR median of 22.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from LHR of similar length: Malé (5,306 mi) at $831 and Bangkok (5,951 mi) at $690.

LHR to BJS is the only one of 30 LHR routes where Oman Air priced cheapest. It is the 3rd longest of the 30 routes we track from LHR.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Beijing?

Of 33 departure airports with a fare to Beijing, London (LHR) ranked 21st at $717. 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 5,067 miles (8,154 km) from Beijing on a great-circle line from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 LHR. The recorded itinerary had 2 stops, 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 5,067 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Oman Air fare was with 2 stops. 33 airports in our feed had a fare to Beijing; this one ranked 21st, and 5 of the 33 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between London and Beijing?

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On May 19, 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: $717 per person round-trip on Oman Air flight WY102, departing May 19, 2026, returning May 26, 2026, with 2 stops. At $717, it ranked 21st of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from LHR (median $624). That is 14.2 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the LHR median of 22.9 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 2 stops; 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 LHR, 7 of 30 were. Routes from LHR of similar length: Malé (5,306 mi) at $831 and Bangkok (5,951 mi) at $690.

Which airports serve flights from London to Beijing?

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It departs London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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) $687Bangkok (BKK) $690Bishkek (BSZ) $672Astana (NQZ) $669Islamabad (ISB) $851Tashkent (TAS) $761All 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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