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Flights from Columbus to Beijing

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

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 59m
CMHBJSSFO

Columbus to Beijing at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Beijing

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

1
CMH San Francisco (SFO) BJS
Leg 1: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 37m
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2
CMH Los Angeles (LAX) BJS
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 03m
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3
CMH Washington (IAD) BJS
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~16h 59m
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CMH Toronto (YYZ) BJS
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air China, Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 19m
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CMH Boston (BOS) BJS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 18m
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CMH Seattle (SEA) BJS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan 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
+13hBeijing vs Columbus
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
CMH, LCK → PKX, PEK

Flights from Columbus to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Beijing?
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 Columbus to Beijing?
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 Columbus and Beijing?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Washington (IAD) and Toronto (YYZ). United Airlines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Beijing?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Beijing?
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Columbus.

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