Flight time from Seattle to Beijing
SEA → PEK · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
The flight from Seattle (SEA) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 10h 40m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,393 miles (8,679 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
10h 40m
When will you arrive?
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Seattle. 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 Seattle to Beijing?
- About 10h 40m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,393 miles, or 8,679 km (4,686 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
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