United States
ChinaMiami (MIA) to Beijing (PEK) shipping route.
13,109 km by air, about 17 h 6 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Miami (MIA) and Beijing (PEK)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Miami (MIA)AirBeijing (PEK)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 13,109 km (8,145 mi) |
| Straight line | 12,484 km |
| Flight time | 17 h 6 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Miami (MIA) to Beijing (PEK) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from Miami International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 13,109 km (7,078 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 12,484 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 17 h 6 min at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for MIA to PEK this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Miami to Beijing saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into China, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 69 routes from Miami (MIA) in this directory, Beijing (PEK) is the 43rd shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Miami: Seoul (13,068 km), Addis Ababa (13,003 km) and Osaka (12,959 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Miami (MIA) to Beijing (PEK)?
13,109 km along the flight path (12,484 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Miami (MIA) to Beijing (PEK)?
About 17 h 6 min of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Beijing (PEK) to Miami (MIA) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Hangzhou (HGH) to Beijing (PEK)1,206 km
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- Chengdu (CTU) to Beijing (PEK)1,636 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.