Minneapolis to Beijing
Mar 9, 2010 | 9:02 pm
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Minneapolis to Beijing
Hello Travellers,
What is the best route from Minneapolis to Beijing. Via San Fransisco OR New york?
Also any websites to visit places around Beijing on weekend?
Thanks & Regards,
Dinkuu
What is the best route from Minneapolis to Beijing. Via San Fransisco OR New york?
Also any websites to visit places around Beijing on weekend?
Thanks & Regards,
Dinkuu
Mar 10, 2010 | 9:34 am
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Mar 10, 2010 | 11:55 am
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Mar 10, 2010 | 12:13 pm
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I'd recommend via Narita as well - 222 miles shorter than via SFO, nearly 600 miles shorter than via JFK.
Mar 10, 2010 | 12:30 pm
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NRT is not a good airport for transit, a better routing would be UA MSP-ORD-PEK. I would much rather use ORD instead of NRT for transfer, as it is domestic terminal, no need to reclear security. NRT security line is a pain, always long.
Mar 10, 2010 | 2:14 pm
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I've transited many times through NRT and never had a problem. The line moves at an acceptable rate. I would say the food options are better in Chicago, but I've never had much time to explore Narita.