Beijing to Los Angeles Flight Duration

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What is the flight duration from Beijing to Los Angeles?
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Average flight time is 12 hours

The fastest flight time from Beijing to Los Angeles is 12 hours

Beijing to Los Angeles flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 12 hours
Shortest flight duration 12 hours
Longest flight duration 12 hours
The average flight time from Beijing to Los Angeles is 12 hours. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from Beijing to Los Angeles is 6,252 miles / 10,061 km

Beijing airports

Beijing has 1 airport: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

If you don't fancy flying from Beijing there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Los Angeles: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC), Yantai Laishan International Airport (YNT), Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) and Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE).

Los Angeles airports

Los Angeles has 1 airport: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

If you don't fancy flying from Los Angeles there are a number of airports nearby that fly to Beijing: Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Long Beach Airport (LGB), John Wayne Airport (SNA), Ontario International Airport (ONT), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: Shanghai to Los Angeles, Tibet to Los Angeles, Beijing to California, Beijing to Dallas, Beijing to New York, Huizhou to California 56, Baise to California 163, Wudang Mountain to Tucson, Foshan to Medford and Shanghai to Hawaii.

Beijing & Los Angeles local times and timezones

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Beijing, China is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles, United States

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Beijing to Los Angeles FAQs

How long does it take to fly from Beijing to Los Angeles?

On average, the flight time from Beijing to Los Angeles is 12 hours. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from Beijing to Los Angeles could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between Beijing and Los Angeles?

The distance between Beijing and Los Angeles is 6,252 miles or 10,061 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from Beijing to Los Angeles?

The shortest flight time from Beijing to Los Angeles is 12 hours. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from Beijing to Los Angeles?

The average flight time from Beijing to Los Angeles is 12 hours. Nearby airport to consider flying from include: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between Beijing and Los Angeles?

The time zone difference between Beijing and Los Angeles is 16 hours.