Travelling from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your options in Vancouver.
12 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport flight.
Beijing is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver. Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing, which follows the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 9 direct services each week between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). This is the busiest route, with Air Canada offering a 11:40am departure from YVR to PEK.
Your flight from Vancouver to PEK won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can jump on a direct flight from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
When departing from YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport with Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from YVR to PEK.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can get to CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to PEK flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Abbotsford Airport and get to your gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Rs105,936 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport. Return flights start at Rs166,788. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Vancouver to PEK by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
October is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Plan your visit to Beijing in February for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Vancouver to PEK flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Beijing Capital International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Beijing when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Forbidden City followed by 西湖 and Temple of Heaven.
Explore more of China
You've visited Beijing, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 121 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its top sights. From Haihe River to Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tangshan is another must-experience destination in China and is around 145 kilometres east of Beijing. No trip is complete without experiencing 唐山海昌海洋馆, Tangshan Museum and Earthquake Memorial Hall.