Beijing to London (PEK–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 5,066 miles in approximately 10h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 14 | 773 | 10h30-10h38 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · LHR: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 11:00 AM in London.
Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.
You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.
The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.
Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.
PEK–LHR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to LHR
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PEK to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to LHR ranges from 10 hours 30 minutes to 10 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,066 miles (8,153 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via BEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.