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Flights from Oakland to Beijing

There are no direct flights from Oakland to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via Seattle or Los Angeles, about 15h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 15h 42m
OAKBJSSEA

Oakland to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey15h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Oakland 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
OAK Seattle (SEA) BJS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 42m
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2
OAK Los Angeles (LAX) BJS
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 44m
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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
9,509 km5,905 miles
Journey time
15h 42mestimate
Time difference
+16hBeijing vs Oakland
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
OAK → PKX, PEK

Flights from Oakland to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Oakland to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle and Los Angeles. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,509 km.
Where do you change planes between Oakland and Beijing?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Oakland and Beijing?
Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Beijing?
Beijing is 16 hours ahead of Oakland.

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