Beijing to Boston (PEK–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HU Hainan
789
2:20 PM
CST TT2
5:20 PM
EDT
15h
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Beijing to Boston
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 6,721 mi 15h nonstop -12h behind 27 1-stop hubs

PEK–BOS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,721 miles in approximately 15h. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–BOS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HU Hainan Airlines 3 789 15h
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HU (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to BOS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to BOS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,982
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 → BOS
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
BOS → PEK
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 AM in Boston.
Distance & Flight Time
6,721 mi / 10,816 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 15h 0m.
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 BOS

Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).

Boston Climate

Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.

Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.

PEK–BOS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Boston route.
Route details
Distance6,721 mi / 10,816 km
Flight time15h
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: BOS
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to BOS flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Boston Logan International Airport take approximately 15h. The route covers 6,721 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from PEK to BOS.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, SJC, YYZ, NRT, VIE, DUB, HKG, CDG, IST, IAD, SFO, SEA, LAX, MEX, ICN, JFK, BCN, DXB, AUH, MUC, MAD, FCO, LHR, FRA, CPH, AMS and TLV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Boston is 12 hours behind Beijing.
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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.

Flights from PEK to BOS

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to BOS ranges from 15 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,721 miles (10,816 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via YVR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.