Distance From Salt Lake City International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, SLC - PEK Distance

The distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 6071 miles or 9771 kilometers or 5272 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 Salt Lake City ( United States ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Salt Lake City and Beijing takes around 13 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 13 hours 57 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 • SLC - PEK

Kilometers		9771 km
Statute Miles		6071 miles
Nautical Miles		5272 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 57 minutes

Salt Lake City International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - SLC to PEK Flight Path

Location of Salt Lake City International Airport & Beijing Capital International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Salt Lake City to Beijing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Salt Lake City, United States and Beijing, China. .

Nonstop flight route between Salt Lake City, United States and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SLC - PEK

Time difference between Salt Lake City (United States) and Beijing (China) is 15 Hours.
Beijing time is 15 Hours ahead of Salt Lake City.

Location	Local Time
Salt Lake City (United States)	2025-12-15, 08:12:28 MST
Beijing (China)	2025-12-15, 23:12:28 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

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC / KSLC) Salt Lake City, United States

Destination

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