Cheap flights from Beijing to San Francisco
5,899 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Beijing to San Francisco at a glance
Cheap flights from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) cover 5,899 miles (9,491 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.
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Flying from Beijing to San Francisco covers 5,899 miles (9,491 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 5,899 miles. Direct carriers include CA, UA and US.
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Airlines on this route
3 airlines fly Beijing → San Francisco. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| CA | Direct |
| UA | Direct |
| US | Direct |
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Beijing to San Francisco — quick answers
How far is Beijing from San Francisco by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) is 5,899 miles (9,491 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?
The average nonstop flight time from PEK to SFO is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Beijing to San Francisco?
3 airlines serve this route nonstop: CA, UA, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.