New York to Beijing flight distance & time (JFK-PEK)
How far is New York from Beijing by plane? The great circle distance from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 11,004 km / 5,942 nm, about 13h 4m flight time, with an initial heading of 352° (N).
| From | John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York, US |
|---|---|
| To | Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), Beijing, CN |
| Distance | 11,004 km · 5,942 nm · 6,837 mi |
| Initial heading | 352° (N) |
Airlines on this route
- Air China (CA)
- United Airlines (UA)
- US Airways (US)
Aircraft with enough range to fly JFK to PEK nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| Dassault Falcon 7X | 5,950 nm / 11,019 km |
| Boeing B-29 Superfortress (Model 345) | 5,950 nm / 11,019 km |
| Vickers 1100 VC10 | 5,964 nm / 11,045 km |
| Boeing 767-300 | 5,975 nm / 11,066 km |
| BAe, British Aerospace (BAE Systems) Nimrod MRA4 | 6,000 nm / 11,112 km |
| Northrop B-2A Spirit | 6,000 nm / 11,112 km |
| Boeing 777-300 | 6,015 nm / 11,140 km |
| Lockheed L-1011 TriStar | 6,100 nm / 11,297 km |
| Bombardier BD-700 Global Express | 6,325 nm / 11,714 km |
| Rockwell B-1 Lancer | 6,478 nm / 11,997 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-160 | 6,641 nm / 12,299 km |
| Boeing 747-300 | 6,696 nm / 12,401 km |
| Airbus A330-200 | 6,749 nm / 12,499 km |
| Douglas C-74 Globemaster I | 6,776 nm / 12,549 km |
| Boeing 747-200 | 6,857 nm / 12,699 km |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 7,144 nm / 13,231 km |
| Boeing 747-400 | 7,262 nm / 13,449 km |
| Airbus A340-300 | 7,397 nm / 13,699 km |
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | 7,652 nm / 14,172 km |
| Airbus A340-600 | 7,883 nm / 14,599 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is New York from Beijing?
- The great circle distance between New York and Beijing is 11,004 km (5,942 nm / 6,837 mi).
- How long is the flight from New York to Beijing?
- A direct flight from JFK to PEK takes about 13h 4m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from New York to Beijing?
- Yes - 3 airlines currently operate this route, see the list above.