Beijing to Buffalo (PEK–BUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,622 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 4 hubs
IAD Dulles 18h 53m CA → AVCMSN Dulles (IAD) to Buffalo flights
LAX Los Angeles 20h CAUA → B6 Los Angeles (LAX) to Buffalo flights
JFK New York 24h 6m CA → AMATB6 New York (JFK) to Buffalo flights
BOS Boston 26h 55m HU → AAB6EI Boston (BOS) to Buffalo flights
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Beijing to Buffalo
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,622 mi 11h 58m nonstop -12h behind

PEK–BUF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to BUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
IAD ~18h 53m LAX ~20h 0m JFK ~24h 6m BOS ~26h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
449
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
PEK → BUF
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
BUF → PEK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BUF delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 AM in Buffalo.
Distance & Flight Time
6,622 mi / 10,656 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 58m gate to gate.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources 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.

Facts

PEK–BUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Buffalo route.
Route details
Distance6,622 mi / 10,656 km
Flight time11h 58m
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: BUF
Full nameBuffalo Niagara International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUF / KBUF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation728 ft / 222 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to BUF flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport take about 11h 58m gate to gate. The route covers 6,622 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Washington Dulles, Los Angeles and John F. Kennedy.
Buffalo 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.

Flights from PEK to BUF

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PEK to BUF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to BUF is about 11 hours 58 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,622 miles (10,656 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Los Angeles and John F. Kennedy. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.