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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Beijing:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 and lands at 21:59
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 08:09.

The flight takes about 11h 29m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Beijing:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Sydney to Beijing takes 11h 29m, covering 14,400 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Sydney to Beijing range from $785 to $1,459, with an average of $1,085 over the past 12 months. Anything below $785 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $1,085 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $627 return via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), compared with $1,385 for direct.

Air China is the only airline operating Sydney to Beijing flights. 97% of its flights are on time.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Beijing flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sydney to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $574, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Sydney to Beijing usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and may arrive at several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Beijing route, 3% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

One-stop flights from Sydney to Beijing most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 17% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Sydney to Beijing. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,033 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,216, a difference of $183.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air China operates flights between Sydney and Beijing.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 26m, compared to 15h 27m via Melbourne (MEL) and 15h 30m via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN).

Beijing is 3 hours behind Sydney (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Beijing are Tiananmen and Forbidden City. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you need to eat before your flight, there are several airport restaurant options inside Sydney Airport. If you’re looking for the widest variety in one place, Terminal 1 International has over 30 different dining options to refuel before your flight departs; these include bistros, cafés, Japanese cuisine outlets and many more.

Getting to the city centre by taxi after your flight from Sydney to Beijing can vary in cost, but fares will generally be around 110-130 yuan ($23-27). The taxi rank at Beijing Airport is located on Floor 1 outside Terminals 1, 2 and 3; official Beijing taxis are recognizable by the gold stripe along the side of the vehicle.

To connect to the bullet train from Beijing Airport, you can take the Beijing subway system Airport Express Line to Dongzhimen, then a taxi (approximately 25 yuan, or $5) to Beijing South train station. From Beijing South train station, you can access the bullet train that travels to Tianjin.

There are several bus lines travelling between Beijing Airport and areas in the city centre like Wangfujing and Xidan. The travel time to the city centre is approximately 70 minutes, and fares start at around 20-30 yuan ($4-6). Bus stops are located outside all three terminals on the ground level.