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Flights from Beijing to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Columbus. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Los Angeles, about 18h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 16h 59m
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Beijing to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey16h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Columbus

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 San Francisco (SFO) CMH
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 37m
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BJS Los Angeles (LAX) CMH
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 03m
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BJS Washington (IAD) CMH
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Same alliance ~16h 59m
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BJS Boston (BOS) CMH
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Republic Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 18m
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BJS Seattle (SEA) CMH
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 24m
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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
10,919 km6,781 miles
Journey time
16h 59mestimate
Time difference
-13hColumbus vs Beijing
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → CMH, LCK

Flights from Beijing to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Washington. 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 Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,919 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Columbus?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Washington (IAD) and Boston (BOS). Air China flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Columbus?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Columbus?
Columbus is 13 hours behind Beijing.

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