Beijing (PEK) to San Diego (SAN)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,346

miles

10,213

kilometers

5,514

nautical miles

🕐 12h 35m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (43°)

Direction

🌍 -16h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	6,346	+3,808	10,154 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	6,346	+3,808	10,154 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	6,346	+3,173	9,519 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	6,346	+3,173	9,519 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	6,346	+6,346	12,692 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	6,346	+3,173	9,519 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 San Diego, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PEK to SAN route connects Beijing, China with San Diego, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,346 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from China to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 43° from Beijing. There is a 16 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

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

🛬 About SAN

San Diego International Airport

San Diego International Airport (SAN) serves San Diego, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to San Diego International Airport is 6,346 miles (10,213 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PEK to SAN typically take around 12h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 6,346 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.