Beijing to Roanoke flights
Roanoke lies 11,273 km (7,004 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 12 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 | Roanoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 100,011 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 296 m (971 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | ROA, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 24001–24050 |
Clocks in Roanoke are 12 h behind Beijing right now, so a 15 h 12 min journey lands only 3 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Roanoke
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 Roanoke
Roanoke is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH, 66 km), Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (regional) | ROA | 7 km (4 mi) | 6,800 ft | 1,175 ft |
| Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (regional) | LYH | 66 km (41 mi) | 7,100 ft | 938 ft |
| Greenbrier Valley Airport (regional) | LWB | 77 km (48 mi) | 7,003 ft | 2,302 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,273 km (7,004 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 Roanoke from Beijing?
11,273 km (7,004 mi) in a straight line, north of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Roanoke by air?
About 15 h 12 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 Roanoke?
Roanoke is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Roanoke flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA); Roanoke also has LYH, LWB.
What currency do I need in Roanoke?
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.