Beijing (PEK) to Sacramento (SMF)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,871
miles
9,449
kilometers
5,102
nautical miles

🕐 11h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (42°)
Direction
🌍 -16h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,871 9,394
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,871 9,394
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,871 8,807
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,871 8,807
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,871 11,742
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,871 8,807
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 Sacramento, your watch will be 16 hours behind. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The PEK to SMF route connects Beijing, China with Sacramento, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,871 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 42° 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 SMF

Sacramento International Airport

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) serves Sacramento, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 5,871 miles (9,449 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PEK to SMF typically take around 11h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,871 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.