Flight time from San Diego to Beijing
SAN → PEK · San Diego International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
The flight from San Diego (SAN) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 12h 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,346 miles (10,212 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
12h 30m
When will you arrive?
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of San Diego. You cross 15 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 San Diego to Beijing?
- About 12h 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,346 miles, or 10,212 km (5,514 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Beijing is 15 hours ahead of San Diego.
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