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Flights between Beijing (PEK) and Sydney (Mascot) (SYD)

Beijing Capital International Airport, China ↔ Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Australia

A direct route between Beijing and Sydney (Mascot) appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 28 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Air China (CA)
Distance
8,965 km
5,571 miles
Est. flight time
11h 42m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~3h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in China

Jan
3°
8/-2
3mm
Feb
6°
11/1
8mm
Mar
13°
18/8
10mm
Apr
21°
26/16
20mm
May
26°
31/21
35mm
Jun
30°
35/25
75mm
Jul
31°
36/26
195mm
Aug
30°
35/25
180mm
Sep
26°
31/21
50mm
Oct
20°
25/15
20mm
Nov
12°
17/7
6mm
Dec
5°
10/0
2mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Australia

Jan
29°
34/24
80mm
Feb
29°
34/24
70mm
Mar
27°
32/22
60mm
Apr
24°
29/19
50mm
May
21°
26/16
70mm
Jun
18°
23/13
80mm
Jul
17°
22/12
90mm
Aug
19°
24/14
90mm
Sep
22°
27/17
70mm
Oct
25°
30/20
75mm
Nov
27°
32/22
80mm
Dec
28°
33/23
90mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

China: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Australia: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Beijing from Sydney (Mascot)?

Beijing (PEK) and Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) are around 8,965 km (5,571 miles) apart — an estimated 11h 42m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the PEK–SYD route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air China. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Sydney (Mascot)?

Time difference ~ 3 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Australia?

Across Australia, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for China and Australia?

The UK FCDO currently rates China as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Australia as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.