Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,237
miles
10,037
kilometers
5,420
nautical miles

🕐 12h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (321°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,237 9,979
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,237 9,979
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,237 9,356
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,237 9,356
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,237 12,474
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,237 9,356
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?

Flights between Los Angeles and Beijing follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to PEK route connects Los Angeles, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,237 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 321° from Los Angeles. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 6,237 miles (10,037 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to PEK typically take around 12h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,237 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.