Beijing to Indianapolis (PEK–IND) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,738 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
YYZ Toronto 16h 25m CAHU → ACEJAKG Toronto (YYZ) to Indianapolis flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 41m CAUA → NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Indianapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 17h 48m CAUA → AAASDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Indianapolis flights
IAD Dulles 19h 15m CA → AVCMET Dulles (IAD) to Indianapolis flights
JFK New York 20h 14m CA → AAAFCV New York (JFK) to Indianapolis flights
DUB Dublin 27h 30m HU → BAEI Dublin (DUB) to Indianapolis flights
BOS Boston 27h 57m HU → AAAFDL Boston (BOS) to Indianapolis flights
SEA Seattle 28h 33m HU → AS Seattle (SEA) to Indianapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Indianapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 6,738 mi 1h 35m nonstop -12h behind

PEK–IND had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,738 miles in 1h 35m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PEK–IND service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to IND.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
YYZ ~16h 25m SFO ~17h 41m LAX ~17h 48m IAD ~19h 15m JFK ~20h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
709
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 → IND
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
IND → PEK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IND delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 AM in Indianapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
6,738 mi / 10,843 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m 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–IND Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Indianapolis route.
Route details
Distance6,738 mi / 10,843 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: IND
Full nameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA / ICAOIND / KIND
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation797 ft / 243 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to IND flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport take about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 6,738 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PEK to IND: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Indianapolis 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 IND

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PEK to IND Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to IND is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,738 miles (10,843 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.