Flight time from Beijing to San Francisco
PEK → SFO · Beijing Capital International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 9h 55m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,899 miles (9,494 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
9h 55m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
- About 9h 55m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,899 miles, or 9,494 km (5,126 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 15 hours behind Beijing.
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