Beijing to Elk Grove flights
Elk Grove lies 9,510 km (5,909 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 57 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 | Elk Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 166,913 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | SMF, 37 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 95624–95759 |
Clocks in Elk Grove are 15 h behind Beijing right now, so a 12 h 57 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Elk Grove
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 Elk Grove
Elk Grove is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,605 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 59 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento International Airport | SMF | 37 km (23 mi) | 8,605 ft | 27 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 59 km (37 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 76 km (47 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,510 km (5,909 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Elk Grove from Beijing?
9,510 km (5,909 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Elk Grove by air?
About 12 h 57 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 Elk Grove?
Elk Grove is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Elk Grove flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF); Elk Grove also has SCK, CCR.
What currency do I need in Elk Grove?
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.