Houston (IAH) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,181

miles

11,556

kilometers

6,240

nautical miles

🕐 14h 11m

Flight Time

🧭 NW (335°)

Direction

🌍 +14h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,181	+4,309	11,490 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,181	+4,309	11,490 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,181	+3,591	10,772 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,181	+3,591	10,772 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,181	+7,181	14,362 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,181	+3,591	10,772 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?

A round trip between Houston and Beijing earns you 14,362 base miles - that's 57% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The IAH to PEK route connects Houston, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 7,181 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 IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) 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 George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 7,181 miles (11,556 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from IAH to PEK typically take around 14h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,181 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.