Distance from Tokyo to Beijing

🇯🇵 Tokyo, Japan  →  🇨🇳 Beijing, China

2,089 km
Straight-line distance
1,298 mi
In miles
3h 7m
Est. flight time
West
Initial bearing 290°

The distance between Tokyo and Beijing is 2,089 kilometres (1,298 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), the initial heading is roughly west (290°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 3h 7m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Tokyo

Japan

Population (metro)37.4 million
Main airportHND
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+9
CurrencyJapanese Yen (JPY)

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

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Beijing

China

Population (metro)21.5 million
Main airportPEK
RegionEast Asia
Time zoneUTC+8
CurrencyChinese Yuan (CNY)

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

Frequently asked questions

How far is Beijing from Tokyo?
2,089 km (1,298 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Beijing?
About 3h 7m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Beijing from Tokyo?
Beijing lies roughly to the west of Tokyo (initial bearing 290°).
Which airports serve this route?
Tokyo: Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). Beijing: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

More distances from Tokyo

See the country profiles for Japan and China, or open the Asia distance calculator.