New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,822
miles
10,978
kilometers
5,928
nautical miles

🕐 13h 30m
Flight Time
🧭 N (352°)
Direction
🌍 +13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,822 10,915
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,822 10,915
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,822 10,233
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,822 10,233
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,822 13,644
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,822 10,233
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 6,822 miles across 14 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to PEK route connects New York, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,822 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 352° from New York. There is a 13 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 6,822 miles (10,978 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to PEK typically take around 13h 30m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,822 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.