Flying from Vancouver to Beijing: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Beijing. Check out your options for jetting out of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major gateways.
The average duration of a direct Vancouver to Beijing flight is 12 hours 55 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are ten flights a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Vancouver to Beijing is with Air China at 13:00. Opt for the first YVR to PEK departure operated by Air Canada at 11:40 to make the most of your arrival in Beijing.
For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Vancouver to Beijing flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Depart from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Beijing. From YVR, you can fly directly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK).
Check out the deals with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Vancouver to Beijing plane tickets out of YVR.
Located around 10 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Beijing, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Beijing flight without having to rush. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 75%. To put it simply, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you about 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Drive into your next adventure with a Beijing Capital Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Beijing that most tourists miss.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Beijing Capital Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase as your departure date approaches.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
The centre of Beijing is around 40 kilometres from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Beijing has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
The trip will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Vancouver to Beijing, tuck yourself in at a hotel near PKX. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
August is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, visit Beijing in March.
Before locking in your Vancouver to Beijing tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Beijing around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Beijing, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
The Palace Museum and Temple of Heaven are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Beijing to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Hai River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.
