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Flights from Beijing to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Chicago. The easiest way is one stop via Vancouver or Tokyo, about 16h 39m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 39m
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Beijing to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey16h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Chicago

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

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BJS Vancouver (YVR) CHI
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air China · Leg 2: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 39m
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BJS Tokyo (HND) CHI
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 46m
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3
BJS Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 47m
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BJS Los Angeles (LAX) CHI
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 33m
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BJS San Francisco (SFO) CHI
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 04m
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BJS Taipei (TPE) CHI
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~19h 38m
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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
10,603 km6,584 miles
Journey time
16h 39mestimate
Time difference
-14hChicago vs Beijing
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Beijing to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver, Tokyo and Seoul. 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 Beijing to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,603 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR), Tokyo (HND), Seoul (ICN) and Los Angeles (LAX). Air Canada flies both legs via Vancouver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Chicago?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Chicago?
Chicago is 14 hours behind Beijing.

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