Flying from Vancouver to Beijing: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from Vancouver to Beijing, there's a range of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main terminals.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major entry points.
Around 12 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Vancouver to Beijing flight.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are nine weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Vancouver to Beijing is with Air China at 13:00. Choose the first YVR to PEK departure operated by Air Canada at 11:40 to make the most of your arrival in Beijing.
Leave enough time to catch your Vancouver to Beijing flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Beijing
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Take off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Beijing. From YVR, you can fly directly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Lock in your Vancouver to Beijing plane tickets with Air Canada. This airline is a popular choice for direct flights from YVR.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Beijing flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your departure gate with plenty of time to spare:
Flights departing from YXX touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is approximately 26 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Consider booking a hotel near PEK if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Beijing and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your date of travel.
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Central Beijing is approximately 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). Once your flight from Vancouver to Beijing has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Vancouver to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
February is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Beijing, while April is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to go to Beijing based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Vancouver to Beijing tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Beijing around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Beijing, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Beijing has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If you want to check out another major stop in China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key highlights.