Edinburgh to Beijing Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from Edinburgh to Beijing?
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Average flight time is 9 hours 40 minutes

The fastest flight time from Edinburgh to Beijing is 9 hours 40 minutes

Edinburgh to Beijing flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 9 hours 40 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from Edinburgh to Beijing is 9 hours 40 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Edinburgh to Beijing is 4,931 miles / 7,936 km

Edinburgh airports

Edinburgh has 1 airport: Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

If you don't fancy flying from Edinburgh there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Beijing: Glasgow International Airport (GLA), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), Newcastle Airport (NCL), Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) and Inverness Airport (INV).

Beijing airports

Beijing has 1 airport: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

If you don't fancy flying from Beijing there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Edinburgh: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO), Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT), Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO), Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: and Scotland to China.

Edinburgh & Beijing local times and timezones

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom is 8 hours behind of Beijing, China

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Edinburgh to Beijing FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing?

On average, the flight time from Edinburgh to Beijing is 9 hours 40 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Edinburgh to Beijing could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Edinburgh and Beijing?

The distance between Edinburgh and Beijing is 4,931 miles or 7,936 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Edinburgh to Beijing?

The shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Beijing is 9 hours 40 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Edinburgh to Beijing?

The average flight time from Edinburgh to Beijing is 9 hours 40 minutes. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Edinburgh and Beijing?

The time zone difference between Edinburgh and Beijing is -8 hours.