Beijing to Arlington flights
Arlington lies 11,233 km (6,980 mi) north-east of Beijing, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 9 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 | Arlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 388,125 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | DFW, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 76001–76096 |
Clocks in Arlington are 13 h behind Beijing right now, so a 15 h 9 min journey lands only 2 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Arlington
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 Arlington
Arlington is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 13,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 27 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 25 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport (regional) | MWL | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,996 ft | 974 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arlington from Beijing?
11,233 km (6,980 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Arlington by air?
About 15 h 9 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 Arlington?
Arlington is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Arlington flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Arlington also has DAL, FTW, MWL.
What currency do I need in Arlington?
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.