Chicago (ORD) to Beijing (PEK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,563
miles
10,562
kilometers
5,703
nautical miles

🕐 13 hours
Flight Time
🧭 N (341°)
Direction
🌍 +14h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,563 10,501
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,563 10,501
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,563 9,845
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,563 9,845
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,563 13,126
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,563 9,845
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 Chicago and Beijing earns you 13,126 base miles - that's 53% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The ORD to PEK route connects Chicago, United States with Beijing, China. This long-haul flight covers 6,563 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 341° from Chicago. There is a 14 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 6,563 miles (10,562 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from ORD to PEK typically take around 13 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,563 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.