Flight time from Chicago to Beijing
ORD → PEK · Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
The flight from Chicago (ORD) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 12h 55m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,563 miles (10,562 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
12h 55m
When will you arrive?
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago. You cross 13 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 Chicago to Beijing?
- About 12h 55m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,563 miles, or 10,562 km (5,703 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
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