Distance from Beijing to Tokyo
🇨🇳 Beijing, China → 🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan
The distance between Beijing and Tokyo is 2,089 kilometres (1,298 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), the initial heading is roughly east (96°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 7m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Travelling the other way, from Tokyo to Beijing, covers the same 2,089 km; the return flight leaves on an initial heading of roughly west (290°). Tokyo (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Beijing (UTC+8).
Beijing
China
China's capital and political and cultural heart, home to imperial palaces and modern megaprojects. One of the world's oldest cities with over 3,000 years of history.
Top sights: Forbidden City, Great Wall at Badaling, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace
Tokyo
Japan
Japan's capital and the world's largest metropolitan area, Tokyo blends ultramodern skyscrapers with historic temples. A global hub for finance, technology, fashion and cuisine.
Top sights: Senso-ji Temple, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Crossing, Meiji Shrine, Imperial Palace, Tsukiji Outer Market
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Tokyo from Beijing?
- 2,089 km (1,298 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Beijing to Tokyo?
- About 3h 7m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Tokyo from Beijing?
- Tokyo lies roughly to the east of Beijing (initial bearing 96°).
- How far is Beijing from Tokyo?
- The same 2,089 km (1,298 miles) — great-circle distance does not depend on direction.
- What is the time difference between Beijing and Tokyo?
- Tokyo (UTC+9) is 1h ahead of Beijing (UTC+8).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Beijing: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
More distances from Beijing
See the country profiles for China and Japan, or open the Asia distance calculator.