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Flights from Chicago to Beijing
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Beijing. 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
Chicago to Beijing at a glance
Fastest journey16h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Beijing
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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CHI Vancouver (YVR) BJS
Leg 1: Air Canada, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air China
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CHI Tokyo (HND) BJS
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines
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CHI Los Angeles (LAX) BJS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
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CHI San Francisco (SFO) BJS
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
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
- +14hBeijing vs Chicago
- Currency in Beijing
- CNY
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → PKX, PEK
Flights from Chicago to Beijing: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Beijing?
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 Chicago to Beijing?
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 Chicago and Beijing?
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 Chicago and Beijing?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Beijing?
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Chicago.
