PEK
Beijing
China
8,316 km
5,167 miles
SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
Distance
8,316 km
5,167 mi / 4,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
north northwest

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PEK SWS
Airport Name Beijing Capital International Airport Swansea Airport
IATA Code PEK SWS
ICAO Code ZBAA EGFH
City Beijing Swansea
Country China United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/London
Elevation 116 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 40.080000, 116.580000 51.610000, -4.070000

Beijing (PEK) to Swansea (SWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China to Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom is 8,316 kilometers (5,167 miles / 4,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:12 in Beijing, it's 04:12 in Swansea. 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 Swansea (SWS) to Beijing (PEK) follows a heading of 43° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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