Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Seattle and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. The 10:40 departure with Hainan Airlines is the earliest available. Hainan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 11:40.
To ensure you get on your SEA to PEK flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Beijing (and then discovering more of China!) is easy with Hainan Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Hainan Airlines on this route.
Hainan Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for SEA to PEK flights, with 94.44% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between SEA and PEK include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Currently, Rs95,721 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs178,912. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SEA to PEK.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SEA to PEK by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SEA.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you're getting in on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Beijing that most tourists miss.
Increase your chances of getting a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a wise move.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Beijing. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Beijing in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SEA to PEK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Beijing is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If you're looking to explore another side of China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key highlights.