Minneapolis (MSP) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,282
miles
10,110
kilometers
5,459
nautical miles

🕐 12h 28m
Flight Time
🧭 N (338°)
Direction
🌍 +14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,282 10,051
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,282 10,051
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,282 9,423
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,282 9,423
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,282 12,564
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,282 9,423
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?

When you land in Beijing, your watch will be 14 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The MSP to PEK route connects Minneapolis, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,282 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 338° from Minneapolis. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 6,282 miles (10,110 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from MSP to PEK typically take around 12h 28m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,282 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.