Beijing to Saint Paul flights
Saint Paul lies 10,131 km (6,295 mi) north of Beijing, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 44 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.
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| Beijing | Saint Paul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 303,176 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | MSP, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 55101–55188 |
Clocks in Saint Paul are 13 h behind Beijing right now, so a 13 h 44 min journey lands only 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint Paul
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 Saint Paul
Saint Paul is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field | MSP | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,006 ft | 841 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Saint Paul from Beijing?
10,131 km (6,295 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Saint Paul by air?
About 13 h 44 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 Saint Paul?
Saint Paul is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Saint Paul flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).
What currency do I need in Saint Paul?
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.