Distance From St Louis Lambert International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, STL - PEK Distance

The distance from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 6730 miles or 10831 kilometers or 5845 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 St Louis ( United States ) to Beijing ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St Louis and Beijing takes around 15 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from St Louis Lambert International Airport, St Louis, United States to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing, China is 15 hours 28 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 • STL - PEK

Kilometers		10831 km
Statute Miles		6730 miles
Nautical Miles		5845 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 28 minutes

St Louis Lambert International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flight Route Map - STL to PEK Flight Path

Location of St Louis Lambert International Airport & Beijing Capital International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view St Louis to Beijing nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between St Louis, United States and Beijing, China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • STL - PEK

Time difference between St Louis (United States) and Beijing (China) is 13 Hours.
Beijing time is 13 Hours ahead of St Louis.

Location	Local Time
St Louis (United States)	2025-12-15, 10:41:31 EST
Beijing (China)	2025-12-15, 23:41:31 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

St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL / KSTL) St Louis, United States

Destination

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