Beijing (PEK) to San Jose (SJC)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,929
miles
9,541
kilometers
5,152
nautical miles

🕐 11h 48m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (43°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,929 9,486
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,929 9,486
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,929 8,894
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,929 8,894
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,929 11,858
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,929 8,894
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 Jose, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PEK to SJC route connects Beijing, China with San Jose, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,929 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 SJC

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) serves San Jose, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport is 5,929 miles (9,541 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PEK to SJC typically take around 11h 48m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,929 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.