Charlotte to Beijing
14h 39m The flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 11,452 km (7,116 miles) and takes approximately 14h 39m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 346°, passing near 78.6° N, 150.2° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 20h 49m | 21h 15m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 14h 41m | 15h 06m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 12h 43m | 13h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 13h 28m | 13h 54m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| CLT | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charlotte Douglas International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Charlotte | Beijing |
| Country | United States | China |
| ICAO | KCLT | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | 35.214, -80.9431 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 748 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 14h 39m. The great-circle distance is 11,452 km (7,116 miles, 6,184 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 346°.
How far is Charlotte from Beijing?
11,452 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 7,116 miles or 6,184 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between CLT and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 11,452 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 14h 39m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.