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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 21:35
• Latest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 21:35.

The flight takes about 10h.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport takes 10h, covering 5,069 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport range from £602 to £838, with an average of £710 over the past 12 months. Anything below £602 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £710 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £556 return via Ashgabat (ASB), compared with £750 for direct.

Air China is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by EVA Air and Thai Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £310, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Beijing Capital (PEK).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Ashgabat (ASB) – 37% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £691 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £755, a difference of £64.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air China operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Beijing Capital Airport.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 52m, compared to 15h via Ashgabat (ASB) and 16h 18m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Beijing Capital Airport is 8 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Beijing Capital Airport are Forbidden City, National Aquatics Center, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing Capital Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights:

• Air China: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.