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Flights from Atlanta to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Atlanta to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Seoul, about 18h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 11m
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Atlanta to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey17h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Atlanta to Beijing

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ATL San Francisco (SFO) BJS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 40m
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2
ATL Seoul (ICN) BJS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~18h 00m
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3
ATL Paris (CDG) BJS
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air China, Air France
One airline, one ticket ~21h 33m
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4
ATL Toronto (YYZ) BJS
Leg 1: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, Hainan Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 11m
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5
ATL Washington (IAD) BJS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~17h 28m
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ATL Tokyo (HND) BJS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,551 km7,173 miles
Journey time
17h 11mestimate
Time difference
+13hBeijing vs Atlanta
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
ATL, PDK → PKX, PEK

Flights from Atlanta to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Atlanta to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Seoul and Paris. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,551 km.
Where do you change planes between Atlanta and Beijing?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Seoul (ICN), Paris (CDG) and Toronto (YYZ). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Atlanta and Beijing?
Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Beijing?
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Atlanta.

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