Beijing to Chicago (PKX–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HND Tokyo 16h 35m CZJL JLMHNH Tokyo (HND) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 19h 45m CZ ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 24h 55m MU EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Chicago flights
HKG Hong Kong 26h CXCZHU CVCX Hong Kong (HKG) to Chicago flights
DOH Doha 26h 20m AYBACZ B6MHQR Doha (DOH) to Chicago flights
ICN Seoul 27h 47m CACZMU KE Seoul (ICN) to Chicago flights
IST Istanbul 29h 45m 3UCZ 6EHYPK Istanbul (IST) to Chicago flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 39h 50m CZ AY Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Chicago flights
XMN Xiamen ~19h 45m 3UKLKN UA Xiamen (XMN) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main ~21h 10m CA 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 6,604 mi 2h 50m nonstop -13h behind

PKX–ORD had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 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 6,604 miles in 2h 50m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PKX–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
888
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
PKX → ORD
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
ORD → PKX
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-13h
Chicago is 13 hours behind Beijing.
PKX: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 5:00 AM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
6,604 mi / 10,628 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m 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.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

PKX–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance6,604 mi / 10,628 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-13 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PKX to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 6,604 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PKX to ORD: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 50m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Amsterdam and Zayed.
Chicago is 13 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 PKX to ORD

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in April 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.

PKX to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to ORD is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,604 miles (10,628 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Amsterdam and Zayed. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.