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Flights from Beijing to New York

There are no direct flights from Beijing to New York. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 17h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 30m
BJSNYCICN

Beijing to New York at a glance

Fastest journey17h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Beijing to New York

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 Seoul (ICN) NYC
Leg 1: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 30m
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BJS Tokyo (HND) NYC
Leg 1: Air China, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Japan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 43m
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3
BJS Shanghai (PVG) NYC
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 39m
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4
BJS Vancouver (YVR) NYC
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air China · Leg 2: Air Canada, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 59m
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BJS Paris (CDG) NYC
Leg 1: Air China, Air France · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 02m
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BJS Taipei (TPE) NYC
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~20h 20m
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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
10,989 km6,824 miles
Journey time
17h 30mestimate
Time difference
-13hNew York vs Beijing
Currency in New York
USD
Airports
PKX, PEK → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Beijing to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Beijing to New York?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai. 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 New York?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,989 km.
Where do you change planes between Beijing and New York?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (HND), Shanghai (PVG) and Vancouver (YVR). Air China flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beijing and New York?
Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
What is the time difference between Beijing and New York?
New York is 13 hours behind Beijing.

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