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Flights from Cardiff to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Cardiff to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 14h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 00m
CWLBJSAMS

Cardiff to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey14h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London

Best ways to fly from Cardiff to Beijing

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CWL Amsterdam (AMS) BJS
Leg 1: KLM, KLM Cityhopper · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 02m
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2
CWL London (LHR) BJS
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 00m
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3
CWL Dublin (DUB) BJS
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 12m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
8,292 km5,149 miles
Journey time
14h 00mestimate
Time difference
+8hBeijing vs Cardiff
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
CWL → PKX, PEK

Flights from Cardiff to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cardiff to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, London and Dublin. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Cardiff to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,292 km.
Where do you change planes between Cardiff and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and Dublin (DUB). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cardiff and Beijing?
Cardiff: Cardiff International Airport (CWL). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Cardiff and Beijing?
Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Cardiff.

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