New York (LGA) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,812
miles
10,962
kilometers
5,919
nautical miles

🕐 13h 29m
Flight Time
🧭 N (352°)
Direction
🌍 +13h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,812 10,899
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,812 10,899
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,812 10,218
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,812 10,218
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,812 13,624
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,812 10,218
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 New York 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 LGA to PEK route connects New York, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,812 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 LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 6,812 miles (10,962 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to PEK typically take around 13h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,812 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.