Washington (DCA) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,916
miles
11,130
kilometers
6,009
nautical miles

🕐 13h 40m
Flight Time
🧭 N (349°)
Direction
🌍 +13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,916 11,066
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,916 11,066
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,916 10,374
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,916 10,374
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,916 13,832
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,916 10,374
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 6,916 miles across 14 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The DCA to PEK route connects Washington, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,916 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to China. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a N bearing of 349° from Washington. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington, United States.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 6,916 miles (11,130 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DCA to PEK typically take around 13h 40m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,916 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.