Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is 11 hours 40 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing three hours behind Sydney.
Each week, there are five Sydney Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, go for the 19:40 Air China flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:40 with Air China.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your SYD to PEK flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Beijing (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch with Air China. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sydney Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Air China has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Air China leads the way as the most punctual carrier for SYD to PEK flights, with 90.24% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and PEK:
Guangzhou Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney Airport, 66% land on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you have an early flight from Sydney Airport to Beijing Capital Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're getting in on a late Sydney Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and explore parts of Beijing that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to your departure date.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Sydney Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Beijing. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to Beijing Capital Airport for June if you want to explore Beijing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SYD to PEK sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 away to the south-east, its top attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in China, head for Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are highlights.