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Beijing to Chattanooga flights

Chattanooga lies 11,389 km (7,077 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 15 h 21 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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The two ends, side by side
BeijingChattanooga
CountryChinaUnited States
Population19 million181,099
Elevation49 m (161 ft)208 m (682 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Nearest large airportPEK, 25 km outCHA, 10 km out
Postal codes10000037401–37450

Clocks in Chattanooga are 12 h behind Beijing right now, so a 15 h 21 min journey lands only 3 h 21 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Chattanooga

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 Chattanooga

Chattanooga is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,400 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Airports with scheduled service within 100 km of Chattanooga (OurAirports)
AirportCodeFrom centreLongest runwayElevation
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (regional)CHA10 km (6 mi)7,400 ft683 ft

One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,389 km (7,077 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 Chattanooga from Beijing?

11,389 km (7,077 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Chattanooga by air?

About 15 h 21 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 Chattanooga?

Chattanooga is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).

Which airports are used for Beijing to Chattanooga flights?

Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA).

What currency do I need in Chattanooga?

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.