Travelling from Seattle to Beijing: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering the departure point for your flight from Seattle to Beijing. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the main airports in Seattle.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's primary gateways.
The average length of a direct Seattle to Beijing flight is 12 hours 50 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing 15 hours ahead of Seattle.
With two weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Seattle to Beijing with Hainan Airlines at 10:40. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from SEA to PEK is with Hainan Airlines at 11:40.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Seattle to Beijing flight.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Beijing
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Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Seattle to Beijing. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Flying from Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
If you're after a direct flight from Seattle to Beijing, you can depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). Travel from SEA to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in one seamless journey.
Reserve your Seattle to Beijing plane tickets with Hainan Airlines. This carrier is a popular option for direct flights from SEA.
We make it a breeze to find a Seattle to Beijing flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Beijing or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that take off from SEA land on time.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Seattle to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Venture beyond Beijing and check out places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Boost your chances of snagging a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Once you've hopped off your flight from Seattle to Beijing, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
After your flight from Seattle to Beijing, unwind at a hotel near PKX. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Seattle to Beijing. April is the busiest month to travel to Beijing. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Seattle to Beijing ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Seattle to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Beijing, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top attractions which should be on every Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've visited Beijing, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to check off its top sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key highlights.