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Paris → Beijing Flight Time, Arrival &

A direct flight from Paris (CDG) to Beijing (PEK) covers about 8,190 km (≈ 5,089 mi) and takes roughly 10h 13m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +7 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteCDG → PEK
Distance8,190 km · 5,089 mi
Estimated flight time10h 13m
Time differenceUTC+7

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CDGParis Charles de Gaulle AirportPEKBeijing Capital International Airport
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Estimated flight time
10h 13m

Fastest one-stop via Stockholm (ARN): 12h 21m incl. 90-min connection

Route
8,190 kmCDGParisPEKBeijing
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
10h 13m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
8,190 km
5,089 mi
Time difference from Paris
+7h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 7h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 7h forward — expect 2–3 days to adjust.

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Paris → Beijing Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
03:13 · next day
10:00 → 03:13
local time: UTC+7

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0023:13
09:0002:13 (+1d)lands after midnight
12:0005:13 (+1d)
15:0008:13 (+1d)
18:0011:13 (+1d)
23:0016:13 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 CDG · 03:13 PEK

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
43%
day/night across the flight
10:00 CDG03:13 PEK
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
13:50
Seat pick: to watch the sunset — right of the aircraftto avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (CDG)destination clock (PEK)Qibla
Dhuhr11:3518:35right of the aircraft
Asr12:2819:28right of the aircraft
Maghrib13:5020:50right of the aircraft
Isha15:2022:20right of the aircraft

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
Amsterdam (AMS)8,227 km+0%12h 21m1h 3m + 9h 48m
Frankfurt (FRA)8,237 km+1%12h 22m1h 7m + 9h 45m
Munich (MUC)8,404 km+3%12h 33m1h 23m + 9h 40m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
893 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈43 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:27
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (CDG)10:00
  4. Lands (PEK)03:13
  5. Destination city centre04:37

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Beijing (PEK)

Distance to the city centre
26 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Paris–Beijing route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-11-13 at 10:00 Paris time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
8,190 km
5,089 mi
Estimated block time
10h 13m
Time-zone difference
UTC+7
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
43% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
893 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Beijing trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Beijing-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between CDG (Paris) and PEK (Beijing) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 10h 13m over 8,190 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Paris (UTC+1) vs Beijing (UTC+8).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Paris to Beijing?

About 10h 13m — an estimate for 8,190 km at 850 km/h.

What's the distance between Paris and Beijing?

Roughly 8,190 km (5,089 mi) great-circle between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport.

Are there direct flights from Paris to Beijing?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Stockholm (ARN) at 12h 21m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Paris and Beijing?

Via Stockholm (ARN): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 12h 21m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Paris and Beijing, and how does it affect arrival?

Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Paris; a 10:00 departure lands around 03:13 local time in Beijing.

Which airport does the calculation use in Beijing (Paris to Beijing)?

We compute to Beijing Capital International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Beijing (Paris to Beijing)?

Yes — required in advance for Saudi passports.