Chicago to Beijing
13h 32m The flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) covers 10,562 km (6,563 miles) and takes approximately 13h 32m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north on an initial great-circle bearing of 341°, passing near 76.3° N, 169.5° 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 | 19h 12m | 19h 37m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 32m | 13h 58m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 44m | 12h 09m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 26m | 12h 51m |
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
| ORD | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| City | Chicago | Beijing |
| Country | United States | China |
| ICAO | KORD | ZBAA |
| Coordinates | 41.9786, -87.9048 | 40.0773, 116.5967 |
| Elevation | 680 ft | 116 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Beijing?
A non-stop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Beijing (PEK) takes about 13h 32m. The great-circle distance is 10,562 km (6,563 miles, 5,703 nautical miles), flying north on an initial bearing of 341°.
How far is Chicago from Beijing?
10,562 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,563 miles or 5,703 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 ORD and PEK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,562 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 13h 32m 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.