What this Beijing & Chicago page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Beijing (PEK, PKX) and Chicago (ORD, MDW) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight — 40 in all, across 28 countries and 7 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from PEK and from CHI, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far your options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick — Copenhagen is the most balanced destination here before opening the full table to sort all 40 shared routes. When you are ready to filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Beijing and Chicago already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Beijing and Chicago. The spread runs from Toronto close by to Addis Ababa at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from PEK and from CHI — when those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Beijing and Chicago. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 40 in total across 7 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
78% of these routes fly year-round, with 9 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Beijing and Chicago share?
There are 40 destinations both Beijing and Chicago reach without a connection, spanning 28 countries in 7 regions.
What is the closest place both Beijing and Chicago can fly to nonstop?
Toronto is the closest shared nonstop destination for Beijing and Chicago.
Where should travelers from Beijing and Chicago meet halfway?
Copenhagen is the most balanced shared destination — roughly equidistant by flight distance for both cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Beijing and Chicago?
Addis Ababa is the farthest destination both Beijing and Chicago can reach nonstop.
Explore Beijing + Chicago on the interactive map
Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region. Get prices — and share the results with your group.
Last updated: August 17, 2026