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Flights from Beijing to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Beijing to Detroit. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Paris, about 18h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 57m
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Beijing to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey16h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Paris

Best ways to fly from Beijing to Detroit

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) DTT
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 32m
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BJS Paris (CDG) DTT
Leg 1: Air China, Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 41m
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3
BJS Seoul (ICN) DTT
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Same alliance ~16h 57m
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BJS Washington (IAD) DTT
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 09m
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BJS Shanghai (PVG) DTT
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Same alliance ~18h 09m
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BJS Tokyo (HND) DTT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Same alliance ~18h 02m
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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
10,663 km6,622 miles
Journey time
16h 57mestimate
Time difference
-13hDetroit vs Beijing
Currency in Detroit
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → DTW

Flights from Beijing to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Paris 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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,663 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and Detroit?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Paris (CDG), Seoul (ICN) and Washington (IAD). Air China flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and Detroit?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Beijing and Detroit?
Detroit is 13 hours behind Beijing.

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