Dulles to Beijing (IAD–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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6,947 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
HND Tokyo 19h 45m NHSISSQ → CZJL Tokyo (HND) to Beijing flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 24h 30m ACAILH → CA Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Beijing flights
CMN Casablanca 26h AT → AT Casablanca (CMN) to Beijing flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 29h 50m EYGF → MU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Beijing flights
DOH Doha 31h 55m B6MHQR → AYBACZ Doha (DOH) to Beijing flights
AMS Amsterdam 31h 55m ACKLLX → CZ Amsterdam (AMS) to Beijing flights
ICN Seoul 32h 45m APZKEYP → CACZMU Seoul (ICN) to Beijing flights
RUH Riyadh ~24h 16m SV → MUSV Riyadh (RUH) to Beijing flights
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Dulles to Beijing
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,947 mi 11h 43m nonstop +12h ahead

IAD–PKX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
HND ~19h 45m RUH ~24h 16m FRA ~24h 30m CMN ~26h 0m AUH ~29h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
766
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → PKX
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
PKX → IAD
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12h
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · PKX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
6,947 mi / 11,179 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 43m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance6,947 mi / 11,179 km
Flight time11h 43m
Time difference+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take about 11h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 6,947 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Tokyo Haneda, Frankfurt Main and Mohammed V.
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Dulles.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to PKX

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to PKX is about 11 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,947 miles (11,179 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Frankfurt Main and Mohammed V. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.