Beijing to McAllen flights
McAllen lies 11,836 km (7,354 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 15 h 55 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 | McAllen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 140,269 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | MFE, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 78501–78505 |
Clocks in McAllen are 13 h behind Beijing right now, so a 15 h 55 min journey lands only 2 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in McAllen
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 McAllen
McAllen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,120 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX, 22 km), Valley International Airport (HRL, 57 km), General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM, 85 km), Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen Miller International Airport (regional) | MFE | 3 km (2 mi) | 7,120 ft | 107 ft |
| General Lucio Blanco International Airport (regional) | REX | 22 km (14 mi) | 6,243 ft | 139 ft |
| Valley International Airport (regional) | HRL | 57 km (35 mi) | 9,400 ft | 36 ft |
| General Servando Canales International Airport (regional) | MAM | 85 km (53 mi) | 7,546 ft | 25 ft |
| Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (regional) | BRO | 87 km (54 mi) | 7,399 ft | 22 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,836 km (7,354 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 McAllen from Beijing?
11,836 km (7,354 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to McAllen by air?
About 15 h 55 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 McAllen?
McAllen is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to McAllen flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE); McAllen also has REX, HRL, MAM, BRO.
What currency do I need in McAllen?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.