PEK → LAXBeijing to Los Angeles

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Direct flights from Beijing (PEK) to Los Angeles (LAX): 7 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 78% of the last 9 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 39 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 9 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 10,037 km, an estimated 13 hours 22 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Beijing and Los Angeles. Updated 14 September 2026 at 15:24 UTC.

PEK Beijing smooth · +4
LAX Los Angeles smooth · +0
10,037 km · ~13h 22m est.
dep bank 12:00–21:557x weekly
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 7x weekly · nonstop
78% on time

of the last 9 operated PEK → LAX flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −39 min. 0 of 9 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−39 minacross the last 9 operated legs
Flight time~13h 22mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures7x2 direct airlines on the leg

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Dalian AirlinesUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Dalian AirlinesCA80% on time

Flights CA987 13:30 Su · CA983 varies Mo Th Fr

United AirlinesUA

Flights UA772 12:00 Mo Th Sa

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-14CA983departed+42
09-14UA772departed+24
09-13CA987dep +33 → arr−58
09-12UA772dep +26 → arr−28
09-11CA983dep +9 → arr−79
09-10CA983dep +26 → arr−71
09-10UA772dep +17 → arr−39
09-07CA983dep +14 → arr−60
09-07UA772dep +20 → arr−30

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
PEKBeijing +4 min smooth 🌤 clear · NE 2 kt Full PEK delay board →
LAXLos Angeles +0 min smooth ⛅ overcast · ESE 8 kt Full LAX delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at PEK: 33% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +3 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Beijing to Los Angeles route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PEK to LAX flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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PEK to LAX questions

Is PEK–LAX running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at PEK is the weaker end, route health score 96/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on PEK–LAX?

Operators schedule 2 departures from PEK. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the LAX delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from PEK to LAX?

Great-circle distance is 10,037 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 738–890 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does PEK–LAX fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 7 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.