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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sheffield to Beijing:

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 and lands at 21:15
• Latest: departs at 11:15 and lands at 21:15.

The flight takes about 10h.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sheffield to Beijing:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sheffield to Beijing takes 10h, covering 5,004 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 Sheffield to Beijing range from £533 to £809, with an average of £643 over the past 12 months. Anything below £533 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the £643 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £530 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with £672 for direct.

Hainan Airlines is the only airline operating Sheffield to Beijing flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £50–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sheffield to Beijing flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Flights from Sheffield to Beijing usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and may arrive at several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Sheffield to Beijing route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 34m.

One-stop flights from Sheffield to Beijing most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Sheffield to Beijing. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £586 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £710, a difference of £124.

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 Hainan Airlines operates flights between Sheffield and Beijing.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 14m, compared to 15h 16m via Dublin (DUB) and 15h 23m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Sheffield (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 are Forbidden City, National Aquatics Center, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sheffield to Beijing flights:

• Hainan Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Hainan Airlines: 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.

Beijing Daxing Airport is linked to central Beijing by six buses. Xinghang Line 6 operates during the night, while Xinghang Lines 1 to 5 offer transfers from the airport to various hubs in central Beijing. A one-way ticket from Beijing Daxing Airport to central Beijing costs around 40 RMB (4 GBP). Daxing Airport is linked to Beijing West Railway Station by the Beijing–Xiong’an intercity railway. It takes around 20min to travel from the airport to the city centre by train. A one-way train ticket costs around 30 RMB (3 GBP).

There are four interfaith prayer rooms at Manchester Airport. Apart from directional signs for Muslims, these prayer rooms are kept neutral and open to all passengers regardless of their religion. Christian prayers at Terminal 1 are held at around 08:30 from Monday to Friday. The prayer room is located on the ground floor next to the chaplaincy’s main office. Islamic prayers are held at around 13:00 every Friday on the first floor of the building, below the departures level.

Lounges at Daxing Airport are open to all passengers, including arriving passengers. You can access the East traveller Lounge through a lounge membership programme or pay at the door. The East traveller Lounge is located in the main terminal, on the third floor of the arrivals level. Free WiFi and shower services are available.

There are lockable charging spots and free power outlets throughout Beijing Capital Airport. Passengers can leave their phones at lockable charging spots and pick them up later. Charging stations at the airport are located in Terminal 1, first and second floor, and in Terminal 2 near the boarding gates.