Houston (HOU) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,204

miles

11,593

kilometers

6,260

nautical miles

🕐 14h 13m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (335°)

Direction

🌍 +14h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,204	+4,322	11,526 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,204	+4,322	11,526 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,204	+3,602	10,806 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,204	+3,602	10,806 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,204	+7,204	14,408 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,204	+3,602	10,806 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Houston to Beijing would take approximately 16 days compared to just 14h 13m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The HOU to PEK route connects Houston, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 7,204 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 NW bearing of 335° from Houston. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About HOU

William P Hobby Airport

William P Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston, United States.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from William P Hobby Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 7,204 miles (11,593 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from HOU to PEK typically take around 14h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,204 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.