Beijing to Daly City flights
Daly City lies 9,507 km (5,907 mi) north-east of Beijing, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 56 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 | Daly City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 106,562 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 123 m (404 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | SFO, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 94014–94017 |
Clocks in Daly City are 15 h behind Beijing right now, so a 12 h 56 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Daly City
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 Daly City
Daly City is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,870-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 21 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 61 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 28 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 48 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 61 km (38 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 28 km (17 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 48 km (30 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (regional) | STS | 94 km (58 mi) | 6,000 ft | 128 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Daly City from Beijing?
9,507 km (5,907 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Daly City by air?
About 12 h 56 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 Daly City?
Daly City is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Daly City flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO); Daly City also has OAK, SJC, SQL, CCR, STS.
What currency do I need in Daly City?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.