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Beijing Capital International Airport

ZBAA
651
Flights/Day
18:20
Local Time
Shanghai
Timezone
116ft
Elevation
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About Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing's main concern is spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March-April). Otherwise, flying conditions are generally calm.

Is Beijing Capital Airport turbulent?

Beijing's primary weather challenge is spring sandstorms that blow in from the Gobi Desert. These massive dust clouds can turn the sky orange and reduce visibility to near zero, grounding hundreds of flights. The storms occur mainly in March and April when strong Mongolian winds kick up desert dust. Outside of sandstorm season, Beijing enjoys relatively calm flying conditions.

  • April 2025 sandstorms cancelled 693 flights in a single day
  • Beijing recorded its strongest winds in 75 years during recent storms
  • Sandstorm frequency has decreased from 26 days (1950s) to 3 days (2010) due to tree planting
What causes Beijing's sandstorms?

Strong northwesterly winds from Mongolia lift sand and dust from the Gobi Desert and carry it across northern China. Deforestation in the 20th century worsened the problem by removing natural barriers. China's massive Three-North Shelter Forest project, planting trees on 35 million hectares since 1978, has significantly reduced storm frequency and severity, though major events still occur.

When is the best time to fly through Beijing?

May through October offers the most reliable conditions, with autumn (September-October) being particularly pleasant. Avoid March and April when sandstorm risk peaks. Winter brings cold but generally clear weather, though occasional cold fronts from Siberia can cause gusty conditions. Summer monsoon storms are milder here than in southern China.

Is turbulence at Beijing dangerous?

No. Modern aircraft are designed to withstand forces far stronger than turbulence. While bumps can feel uncomfortable, they do not pose a safety risk. Pilots actively avoid rough air whenever possible. Learn more about turbulence

Best seats to reduce turbulence when flying from Beijing?

Seats near the wings feel the least movement because they are closest to the aircraft's center of gravity. Seats at the back of the aircraft feel turbulence more strongly. Learn more about seat selection

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CA CA107
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18:30
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18:30
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18:30
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18:30
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airbus a321-231
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airbus a330-343
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MU MU7106
18:30
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CA CA1571
18:35
Local
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CX CX393
airbus a330-343
18:45
Local
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CA CA9625
18:45
Local
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CA CA9619 +1
boeing 737-89l
18:55
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HU HU7717
boeing 737-84p
18:55
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HU HU6567 +2
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
18:55
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HU HU7995
boeing 737 max 8
18:55
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CA CA745
airbus a321-251nx
18:55
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CA CA9631
boeing 737-89l
19:00
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HU HU7579
airbus a330-343
19:00
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SC SC7610
boeing 737-85n
19:00
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HU HU7082
airbus a320-251n
19:00
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airbus a320-214
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CA CA1927 +1
19:05
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CA CA1615
boeing 737-89l
19:05
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airbus a330-343
19:05
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CA CA1881
19:15
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CA CA1635
19:15
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HU HU7645
boeing 737-84p
19:15
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CA CA8902
boeing 737-89l
19:15
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airbus a330-343
19:15
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airbus a321-251nx
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airbus a330-243
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airbus a321-251nx
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boeing 737 max 8
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boeing 737-79l
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boeing 737-89l
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airbus a321-213
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airbus a321-231
19:35
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airbus a321-252nx
19:40
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airbus a321-231
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airbus a320-214
19:45
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boeing 737-84p
19:55
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airbus a330-302
19:55
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airbus a320-214
20:00
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comac arj-21-700
20:00
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CA CA981
boeing 747-89l
20:00
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PEK JMU
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airbus a321-213
20:00
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CA CA1849
20:00
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CA CA1307
boeing 777-39l(er)
20:00
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CA CA979
airbus a330-343
20:05
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boeing 737 max 8
20:05
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AC AC30
boeing 787-9 dreamliner
20:15
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boeing 737-89l
20:15
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CA CA1121
comac arj-21-700
20:15
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CA CA1525
airbus a321-213
20:15
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PEK XIY
CA CA1205
boeing 737-89l
20:15
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boeing 737-89l
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airbus a350-941
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boeing 737 max 8
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airbus a321-213
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