Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from ORD to PEK take around 20 hours 15 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 3 in Beijing.

Upon your arrival in Beijing

Beijing’s Airport Express Line offers the quickest route to the city center. Departing from Terminal 3, the train will get you to central Beijing in around 20 minutes. Taxis are also a convenient option, taking approximately 35 minutes to get downtown.

A brief introduction to Beijing

A captivating blend of modern high-rises and ancient history, Beijing has established its reputation as a cultural hub with a plethora of must-visit landmarks.

Begin your trip by visiting the five UNESCO World Heritage sites the Chinese capital is home to - Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tomb, and Grand Canal. We also recommend visiting the Great Wall of China, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. To get there, it is approximately a 2-hour taxi ride from the city center.

To experience Beijing’s renowned dining scene, the Sanlitun area in the east of the city is home to plenty of trendy restaurants and bars. If you wish to pick up authentic souvenirs, Qianmen Street is known as Beijing’s retail paradise. Nearby, you will be able to see the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

We also recommend strolling through Beijing’s ‘hutongs’ (residential alleyways) to discover a more intimate side of the city with its small antique markets and quieter parks.

Flying to Beijing with Cathay Pacific

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Inflight experiences

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