Distance From Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to Beijing Capital International Airport, PAO - PEK Distance

The distance from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 5917 miles or 9522 kilometers or 5139 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Palo Alto ( United States ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palo Alto and Beijing takes around 13 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County, Palo Alto, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 13 hours 36 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • PAO - PEK

Kilometers		9522 km
Statute Miles		5917 miles
Nautical Miles		5139 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 36 minutes

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - PAO to PEK Flight Path

Location of Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County & Beijing Capital International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Palo Alto, United States and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • PAO - PEK

Time difference between Palo Alto (United States) and Beijing (China) is 16 Hours.
Beijing time is 16 Hours ahead of Palo Alto.

Location	Local Time
Palo Alto (United States)	2025-12-04, 23:39:42 PST
Beijing (China)	2025-12-05, 15:39:42 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Palo Alto Airport of Santa Clara County (PAO / KPAO) Palo Alto, United States

Destination

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK / ZBAA) Beijing, China