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Flights from Wellington to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Wellington to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 16h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 29m
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Wellington to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey16h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Wellington 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
WLG Sydney (SYD) BJS
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~16h 29m
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2
WLG Melbourne (MEL) BJS
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Qantas · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~17h 07m
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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
10,780 km6,694 miles
Journey time
16h 29mestimate
Time difference
-5hBeijing vs Wellington
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
WLG → PKX, PEK

Flights from Wellington to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wellington to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney and Melbourne. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Wellington to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,780 km.
Where do you change planes between Wellington and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Wellington and Beijing?
Wellington: Wellington International Airport (WLG). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Wellington and Beijing?
Beijing is 5 hours behind Wellington.

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