Beijing to Tacoma flights
Tacoma lies 8,713 km (5,414 mi) north-east of Beijing, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 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 | Tacoma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 222,906 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | SEA, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 98401–98493 |
Clocks in Tacoma are 15 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 55 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tacoma
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 Tacoma
Tacoma is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 11,901-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 10 km), King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 32 km), Olympia Regional Airport (OLM, 47 km), Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 74 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle–Tacoma International Airport | SEA | 24 km (15 mi) | 11,901 ft | 433 ft |
| Tacoma Narrows Airport (regional) | TIW | 10 km (6 mi) | 5,002 ft | 294 ft |
| King County International Airport - Boeing Field (regional) | BFI | 32 km (20 mi) | 10,007 ft | 21 ft |
| Olympia Regional Airport (regional) | OLM | 47 km (29 mi) | 5,500 ft | 209 ft |
| Seattle Paine Field International Airport (regional) | PAE | 74 km (46 mi) | 9,010 ft | 606 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tacoma from Beijing?
8,713 km (5,414 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Tacoma by air?
About 11 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 Tacoma?
Tacoma is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Tacoma flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA); Tacoma also has TIW, BFI, OLM, PAE.
What currency do I need in Tacoma?
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.