London (LGW) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,074
miles
8,165
kilometers
4,409
nautical miles

🕐 10h 10m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (45°)
Direction
🌍 +8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,074 8,118
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,074 8,118
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,074 7,611
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,074 7,611
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,074 10,148
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,074 7,611
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between London and Beijing follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGW to PEK route connects London, United Kingdom with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,074 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 45° from London. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 5,074 miles (8,165 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGW to PEK typically take around 10h 10m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,074 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.