Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Beijing: what you need to know
Kansas City International Airport is located in Kansas City. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Kansas City.
Leave plenty of time to get on your MCI to Beijing flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from MCI to Beijing. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Kansas City, MCI can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a hotel close to MCI? If you're boarding an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kansas City International Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Beijing
The best price we've found for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Beijing flight is $1,292. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,029. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from MCI to Beijing. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Kansas City International Airport to Beijing ticket.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Beijing. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from MCI to Beijing. If you're travelling during peak season, book even earlier to get the best deal.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Central Beijing is about 48 kilometres from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). After your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Beijing has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 50 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your MCI to Beijing flight:
Best time to go to Beijing
August is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in December.
Book a Kansas City International Airport to Beijing plane ticket with a departure in June to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC to 37ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCI to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 4ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Beijing right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Beijing:
Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Beijing itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
You've seen Beijing, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 113 kilometres southeast to Tianjin to check off its leading sights. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another corner of China, head for Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are key highlights.
