Beijing to Thornton flights
Thornton lies 10,202 km (6,340 mi) north-east of Beijing, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 13 h 50 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 | Thornton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 19 million | 133,451 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 1,635 m (5,364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | DEN, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 80241 |
Clocks in Thornton are 14 h behind Beijing right now, so a 13 h 50 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thornton
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 Thornton
Thornton is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 13 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 25 km (16 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 13 km (8 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Thornton from Beijing?
10,202 km (6,340 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Thornton by air?
About 13 h 50 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 Thornton?
Thornton is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Thornton flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Thornton also has BJC.
What currency do I need in Thornton?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.