Flight time from New York to Beijing
JFK → PEK · John F. Kennedy International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
The flight from New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 13h 25m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,822 miles (10,979 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
13h 25m
When will you arrive?
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York. You cross 12 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from New York to Beijing?
- About 13h 25m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,822 miles, or 10,979 km (5,928 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Beijing is 12 hours ahead of New York.
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