Detroit (DTW) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,616
miles
10,647
kilometers
5,749
nautical miles

🕐 13h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 N (345°)
Direction
🌍 +13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,616 10,586
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,616 10,586
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,616 9,924
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,616 9,924
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,616 13,232
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,616 9,924
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 6,616 miles across 14 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to PEK route connects Detroit, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,616 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 345° from Detroit. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 6,616 miles (10,647 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to PEK typically take around 13h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,616 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.