Beijing to Los Angeles (PEK–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PEK–LAX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,237 miles in approximately 10h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 15 | 77F, 77W | 10h50-13h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| UA United Airlines | 3 | 789 | 11h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
PEK–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to LAX
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and United Airlines. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PEK to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to LAX ranges from 10 hours 50 minutes to 13 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,237 miles (10,037 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.