Flight time from Beijing to Los Angeles
PEK → LAX · Beijing Capital International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
The flight from Beijing (PEK) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 10h 29m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,237 miles (10,037 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
10h 29m
When will you arrive?
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Beijing. You cross 15 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier 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 Beijing to Los Angeles?
- About 10h 29m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,237 miles, or 10,037 km (5,419 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Beijing.
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