Beijing to Detroit flights
Detroit lies 10,663 km (6,626 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 25 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 | Detroit | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 645,705 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 192 m (630 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Detroit) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | YQG, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 48201–48288 |
Clocks in Detroit are 12 h behind Beijing right now, so a 14 h 25 min journey lands only 2 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Detroit
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 Detroit
Detroit is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Windsor International Airport (YQG), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW, 29 km), Bishop International Airport (FNT, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor International Airport | YQG | 10 km (6 mi) | 9,000 ft | 622 ft |
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | DTW | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,003 ft | 645 ft |
| Bishop International Airport (regional) | FNT | 91 km (57 mi) | 7,852 ft | 782 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,663 km (6,626 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Detroit
Our booking partner lists 196 places to stay in Detroit. Of the 139 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 2 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 26,105 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Detroit from Beijing?
10,663 km (6,626 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Detroit by air?
About 14 h 25 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 Detroit?
Detroit is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Detroit against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Detroit flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Windsor International Airport (YQG); Detroit also has DTW, FNT.
What currency do I need in Detroit?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Detroit?
Our booking partner lists 196 places to stay in Detroit, bookable on this site.
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.