Chicago to Beijing (ORD–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ICN Seoul 16h 25m 5YGGK4 → CACZMU Seoul (ICN) to Beijing flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 17h 34m 5YCACK → 3UCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Beijing flights
HND Tokyo 19h 9m JLMHNH → CZJL Tokyo (HND) to Beijing flights
SZX Shenzhen 19h 15m 5YCSGCZ → 3UCZEY Shenzhen (SZX) to Beijing flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 20h 33m CACSGCZ → 3UAQCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Beijing flights
DOH Doha 22h 38m B6MHQR → AYBACZ Doha (DOH) to Beijing flights
AMS Amsterdam 23h 49m ACAFEK → CZ Amsterdam (AMS) to Beijing flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 23h 57m EY → MU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Beijing flights
HKG Hong Kong 30h 55m CX → CXCZHU Hong Kong (HKG) to Beijing flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main ~19h 40m 3S5YAC → CA Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Beijing flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Beijing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+13h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and PKX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
ICN ~16h 25m PVG ~17h 34m HND ~19h 9m SZX ~19h 15m FRA ~19h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,109
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → PKX
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
PKX → ORD
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+13h
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · PKX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Beijing route.
Route details
Time difference+13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to PKX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Incheon, Shanghai Pudong and Tokyo Haneda.
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from PKX to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Incheon, Shanghai Pudong and Tokyo Haneda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.