BeijingtoSan FranciscoFlight Time
PEK–SFO · Nonstop
Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 12h 45m, covering 5,899 miles. United Airlines and Air China fly the route nonstop with 1-2/day departures, from 12:55 to 17:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~12h 45m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,899 mi | Nonstop | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Beijing to San Francisco
United Airlines and Air China operate 1-2/day flights from PEK to SFO. Departures leave from Terminal 3 at PEK.
- First departure
- 12:55
- Last departure
- 17:25
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 3
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1/day | Boeing 777 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 17:25 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to PEK flights — 1-2/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for PEK, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 9 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?
The estimated flight time from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 12h 45m, based on the 5,899-mile flying distance.
How far is Beijing from San Francisco?
Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 5,899 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Beijing to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines and Air China fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO), with 1-2/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Beijing to San Francisco?
United Airlines and Air China fly nonstop from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Beijing to San Francisco?
The PEK–SFO route is flown with Boeing 777.
Route hubs
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