Beijing to Allentown flights
Allentown lies 10,982 km (6,824 mi) north of Beijing, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 50 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Allentown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 120,207 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 107 m (351 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | PHL, 85 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 18101–18195 |
Clocks in Allentown are 12 h behind Beijing right now, so a 14 h 50 min journey lands only 2 h 50 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Allentown
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Allentown
Allentown is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), 85 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE, 6 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 68 km), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP, 83 km), Lancaster Airport (LNS, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia International Airport | PHL | 85 km (53 mi) | 12,000 ft | 36 ft |
| Lehigh Valley International Airport (regional) | ABE | 6 km (4 mi) | 7,599 ft | 393 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 68 km (42 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
| Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (regional) | AVP | 83 km (52 mi) | 7,502 ft | 962 ft |
| Lancaster Airport (regional) | LNS | 87 km (54 mi) | 6,933 ft | 403 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Allentown from Beijing?
10,982 km (6,824 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Allentown by air?
About 14 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Allentown?
Allentown is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Allentown flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL); Allentown also has ABE, TTN, AVP, LNS.
What currency do I need in Allentown?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.