Beijing to Atlanta (PEK–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PEK and ATL. Nearest airports to PEK with scheduled service: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 41 mi) · Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN, 77 mi) · Zhangjiakou Ningyuan Airport (ZQZ, 98 mi)
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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
SEA Seattle 16h 45m HU AFAMAS Seattle (SEA) to Atlanta flights
HND Tokyo 16h 52m CACZJL DLVN Tokyo (HND) to Atlanta flights
ICN Seoul 17h 49m CAKEMF DLKE Seoul (ICN) to Atlanta flights
IAD Dulles 17h 50m CA AFAMCM Dulles (IAD) to Atlanta flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 54m CAUA AFAMCI San Francisco (SFO) to Atlanta flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 59m CAUA AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta flights
YYZ Toronto 18h 5m CAHU ACAMDL Toronto (YYZ) to Atlanta flights
JFK New York 18h 18m CA AMB6DL New York (JFK) to Atlanta flights
YVR Vancouver 19h 33m ACCA DLWS Vancouver (YVR) to Atlanta flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 20h 49m CALHTP 3S5YAF Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Atlanta flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Beijing to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,336
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PEK → ATL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
ATL → PEK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Atlanta is 12 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 AM in Atlanta.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

PEK–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Atlanta route.
Route details
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to ATL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Tokyo Haneda and Incheon.
Atlanta is 12 hours behind Beijing.
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 Seattle–Tacoma, Tokyo Haneda and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.