Berkeley to Beijing flights
Beijing lies 9,504 km (5,905 mi) north-west of Berkeley, +15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 56 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.
| Berkeley | Beijing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | China |
| Population | 120,972 | 19 million |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | OAK, 17 km out | PEK, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 94701–94720 | 100000 |
Clocks in Beijing are 15 h ahead of Berkeley right now, so a 12 h 56 min journey lands 27 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Beijing
Crossing from United States into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Berkeley
Berkeley is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 29 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 64 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 23 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 40 km), Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport (STS, 85 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital International Airport | PEK | 25 km (16 mi) | 12,467 ft | 116 ft |
| Beijing Daxing International Airport | PKX | 45 km (28 mi) | 12,467 ft | 98 ft |
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Staying in Beijing
Our booking partner lists 939 places to stay in Beijing. Of the 906 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (311), and 147 are five-star. Across 211 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 118,326 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Beijing from Berkeley?
9,504 km (5,905 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Berkeley.
How long does it take to get from Berkeley to Beijing by air?
About 12 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berkeley and Beijing?
Beijing is 15 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against America/Los_Angeles).
Which airports are used for Berkeley to Beijing flights?
Typically Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK); Beijing also has PKX.
What currency do I need in Beijing?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Beijing?
Our booking partner lists 939 places to stay in Beijing, bookable on this site.
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.