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Flight Distance from London (LGW) to Beijing (PKX)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
LGWEGKK
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Great Circle Path
8,208 km5,100 miles • 4,432 NM
Destination Airport
ZBADPKX
Beijing, China
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Direct Distance
8,208 km
5,100 Statute Miles
4,432 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 9m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
739 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
46° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 9m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 25m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 17m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇬🇧 United Kingdom→🌐 CN
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
- City / Country: Beijing, China
- ICAO Code: ZBAD
- Coordinates: 39.5013°, 116.4140°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 98 ft
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