Flying from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is 16 hours 55 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing 13 hours ahead of Washington DC.
Your IAD to PEK flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air China is your gateway to exploring Beijing (and maybe even some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air China.
Air China is the most punctual carrier that operates IAD to PEK flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IAD and PEK:
Los Angeles International Airport
New York Newark Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight is Rs141,952. A round-trip fare is currently Rs263,746. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from IAD to PEK by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from IAD to PEK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Washington Dulles Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to IAD? If you're catching an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Venture beyond Beijing and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
Boost your chances of snagging the best rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Beijing. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Book your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Capital Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from IAD to PEK in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in China, head for Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are highlights.