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SFO–PEK · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Beijing (Beijing Capital International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) is about 12h 45m, covering 5,899 miles. United Airlines and Air China fly the route nonstop with 1-2/day departures, from 10:45 to 13:00 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 San Francisco to Beijing
United Airlines and Air China operate 1-2/day flights from SFO to PEK. Departures leave from Terminal ITM at SFO.
- First departure
- 10:45
- Last departure
- 13:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1/day | Boeing 777 · Terminal ITM · Seat map | 10:45 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
PEK to SFO 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 SFO, 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 San Francisco to Beijing?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) is about 12h 45m, based on the 5,899-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Beijing?
San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) is about 5,899 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Beijing?
Yes. United Airlines and Air China fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK), with 1-2/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Beijing?
United Airlines and Air China fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Beijing?
The SFO–PEK route is flown with Boeing 777.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF