Oakland (OAK) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,900
miles
9,494
kilometers
5,127
nautical miles

🕐 11h 44m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (319°)
Direction
🌍 +16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,900 9,440
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,900 9,440
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,900 8,850
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,900 8,850
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,900 11,800
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,900 8,850
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 Oakland and Beijing earns you 11,800 base miles - that's 47% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The OAK to PEK route connects Oakland, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 5,900 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 319° from Oakland. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About OAK

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) serves Oakland, United States.

🛬 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 5,900 miles (9,494 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from OAK to PEK typically take around 11h 44m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,900 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.