How long is the flight from Seattle to Beijing?

The flight from Seattle (SEA) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 10h 40m nonstop on a widebody airliner, based on the 4,686 nautical mile great-circle distance. Published airline schedules add taxi and buffer time.

How far is it from Seattle to Beijing?

It is 5,393 miles (8,679 km, or 4,686 nautical miles) in a straight line.

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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).

5,393

miles

8,679

kilometers

+15h

time change

northbound

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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