CWL
Cardiff
United Kingdom
8,298 km
5,156 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
8,298 km
5,156 mi / 4,481 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
43°
northeast

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CWL PEK
Airport Name Cardiff International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code CWL PEK
ICAO Code EGFF ZBAA
City Cardiff Beijing
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 220 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 51.400000, -3.340000 40.080000, 116.580000

Cardiff (CWL) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) in Cardiff, United Kingdom to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 8,298 kilometers (5,156 miles / 4,481 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United Kingdom with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:23 in Cardiff, it's 17:23 in Beijing. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Cardiff (CWL) follows a heading of 326° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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