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Flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Beijing (PEK)
Flight route information
Cathay Pacific offers flights to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) from Adelaide International Airport (ADL) with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from ADL to PEK take around 16 hours 45 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 3 in Beijing.
Upon your arrival in Beijing
Located 30km from the city centre, Beijing Capital International Airport is conveniently connected by the Airport Express Line train, which departs from Terminal 3 and arrives in the city in around 20 minutes. Alternatively, there are also taxis available from outside the airport terminal, which will bring you into downtown Beijing in approximately 40 minutes.
A brief introduction to Beijing
With an ancient history and heritage housed across six UNESCO World Heritage sites, China’s majestic capital is a treasure trove of religion, history and a culture that’s millennia in the making.
Travellers can learn about China's imperial roots in The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven. Additionally, Summer Palace and the Ming Tombs are scenic sites full of traditional architecture and storied history. Outside the city limits lies the iconic Great Wall of China, which can be reached in less than 2 hours by taxi from the city centre.
Alongside its incredible history, Beijing boasts modern and futuristic architecture that can be seen in buildings such as the mirrored Capital Museum building and the angular CCTV Headquarters. One of Beijing’s most famous buildings, the National Centre for the Performing Arts is the perfect place to enjoy opera, ballet and theatre performances.
Foodies are recommended to visit the city’s many high-end restaurants and bars in the Sanlitun area. Here, you can taste popular Beijing dishes such as Peking roast duck and the sweet and savoury Qianlong cabbage. Shoppers will love wandering the historical Qianmen Street, where they can browse and purchase modern luxury brands and authentic travel souvenirs.
Flying to Beijing with Cathay Pacific
Book your Adelaide to Beijing flight with Cathay Pacific and experience our world class service and comfort. During your flight, you’ll be able to enjoy our inflight dining menu, which has been carefully curated to satisfy a variety of palates.
You’ll also have access to our inflight entertainment suite, which features the latest Hollywood film releases, multi-season TV box sets, and award-winning podcasts.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Adelaide to Beijing?
Flights from Adelaide (ADL) to Beijing (PEK) take around 16 hours 45 minutes, including the layover in Hong Kong. During the layover, First Class and Business Class passengers can refresh, relax, and recharge in our award-winning airport lounge.
What plane will I be flying on?
Our Adelaide to Beijing flights operate across our fleet of modern Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 aircraft. Learn more about our fleet. The aircraft model may change due to availability.
How much baggage am I allowed to take when I fly to Beijing with Cathay Pacific?
Economy Class ticket holders may bring one piece of cabin baggage weighing up to 7kg (15 lbs), as well as two pieces of check-in baggage weighing up to 30kg (66lbs) total. Premium Economy, Business and First Class ticket holders are entitled to higher limits. Read more about our baggage policy.
What should I know before arriving in Beijing?
There’s plenty to remember when flying to a new destination. Here is some information that you should know before your flight to Beijing.
- Currency: Chinese yuan (¥, CNY). Find out the current conversion rate.
- Plug: 220V Type A, C and I
- Time zone: GMT+8
- Language: Mandarin
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