San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) flights
Nonstop from San Francisco International to Beijing Capital International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
9,494km
5,899 mi, great circle
Flying time
11h 58m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.4
average, November 2026
Airlines
2
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SFO to PEK
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Beijing?
About 11h 58m gate to gate for the 9,494 km (5,899 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to PEK?
Air China and United Airlines, with about 1.4 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).