Flying from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the main airports in Beijing.
14 hours 2 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Washington DC is 12 hours behind Beijing. Washington Dulles International Airport is located in Washington DC, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
With 10 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is the most popular route. Air China operates the earliest flight at 12:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from PEK to IAD is with United at 18:25.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Beijing to IAD. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Go straight to your destination from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport with United. This leading airline operates departures from PEK.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Beijing to IAD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
PEK is approximately 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) has direct flights from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Get on your direct flight from Beijing to IAD with United. This is one of the main airlines operating this route out of PKX.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Daxing International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Driving from central Beijing to PKX generally takes 1 hour and 3 minutes, depending on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to IAD, take things easy in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
About Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAD instead:
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 51 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
C$723 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,315. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To snag flight tickets from Beijing to IAD, reserve your journey 4 months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll be the first to know when prices fall. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from Beijing to IAD.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Washington DC in February when things are quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Washington DC. July is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Beijing to IAD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Washington DC right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Washington Dulles International Airport:
White House Historical Association and The White House are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Washington DC must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Mall.
Complete your Washington DC trip with a car rental
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