⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Sydney to Beijing flights

Sydney (SYD) to Beijing (BJS): 5,570 miles (8,964 km) great-circle, about 11h 40m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $883 round-trip on Hainan Airlines, with 1 stop, departing June 20, 2026.

HUHainan AirlinesHU776
Depart
SYD
Sydney, Australia
21:00
2026-06-20
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Arrive
BJS
Beijing, China
Returns 21:15
2026-08-01
Stops
1 stop
Distance
5,570 mi
Est. nonstop time
11h 40m
Trip type
Round-trip
$883
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Sydney to Beijing fare fly?

$883 round-trip, Hainan Airlines HU776, departing 2026-06-20 at 21:00, returning 2026-08-01. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Saturday 42 nights later; the fare was observed 56 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Sydney from Beijing?

  • Distance: 5,570 miles (8,964 km) great-circle, heading northwest (measured to Beijing Capital International Airport, PEK).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 11h 40m.
  • Departure airport: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), Sydney, Australia, UTC+10 on June 20, 2026.
  • Arrival: Beijing (BJS, all airports), China, UTC+8 on June 20, 2026.
  • Time difference: Beijing is 2 hours behind Sydney on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Australia to China.
  • Recorded itinerary: Hainan Airlines HU776, 1 stop, round-trip, 42 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Sydney to Beijing fare compare with other routes from SYD?

At $883, it ranked 17th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SYD (median $777). That is 15.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the SYD median of 15.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SYD of similar length: Seoul (5,184 mi) at $544 and Shanghai (4,903 mi) at $646.

SYD to BJS is the only one of 30 SYD routes where Hainan Airlines priced cheapest. It is the 16th longest of the 30 routes we track from SYD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Beijing?

Of 33 departure airports with a fare to Beijing, Sydney (SYD) ranked 25th at $883. 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 Australia/Sydney, Asia/Shanghai; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Sydney to Beijing flight questions

How far is Sydney from Beijing by plane?

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Sydney is about 5,570 miles (8,964 km) from Beijing on a great-circle line from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), heading northwest. 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 16th longest of the 30 routes we track from SYD. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Beijing?

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About 11h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 5,570 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Hainan Airlines fare was with 1 stop. 33 airports in our feed had a fare to Beijing; this one ranked 25th, and 5 of the 33 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Beijing?

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On June 20, 2026, Sydney was on UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) and Beijing on UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai), so Beijing was 2 hours behind Sydney: noon in Sydney was 10:00 in Beijing. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Beijing 3 hours behind, in mid-July Beijing 2 hours behind.

How much is a flight from Sydney to Beijing?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $883 per person round-trip on Hainan Airlines flight HU776, departing June 20, 2026, returning August 1, 2026, with 1 stop. At $883, it ranked 17th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SYD (median $777). That is 15.9 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the SYD median of 15.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Sydney 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 SYD, 6 of 30 were. Routes from SYD of similar length: Seoul (5,184 mi) at $544 and Shanghai (4,903 mi) at $646.

Which airports serve flights from Sydney to Beijing?

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It departs Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) in Sydney, Australia, 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, Australia to China.

Where else near Beijing can you fly from Sydney?

Seoul (SEL) $544Shanghai (SHA) $646Tokyo (TYO) $762Hanoi (HAN) $523Almaty (ALA) $944Bangkok (BKK) $533All flights from Sydney →

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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