Beijing to Amarillo flights
Amarillo lies 10,788 km (6,704 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 14 h 35 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 | Amarillo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 198,645 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 1,124 m (3,688 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | AMA, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 79101–79189 |
Clocks in Amarillo are 13 h behind Beijing right now, so a 14 h 35 min journey lands only 1 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Amarillo
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 Amarillo
Amarillo is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,502-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (regional) | AMA | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,502 ft | 3,607 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Amarillo from Beijing?
10,788 km (6,704 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Amarillo by air?
About 14 h 35 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 Amarillo?
Amarillo is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Amarillo flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA).
What currency do I need in Amarillo?
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.