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Beijing Capital International Airport

ZBAA
746
Flights/Day
15:53
Local Time
Shanghai
Timezone
116ft
Elevation
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Clear • 4kt • 1025.00"
Observed: 07:30 UTC
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CLR
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TAF valid until 20:00 local time
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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AUH 16:30 Local -- Forecast
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WNZ 16:30 Local -- Forecast
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XMN 16:35 Local boeing 737-89l Forecast
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Air China Ltd
LHW 16:40 Local -- Forecast
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Singapore Airlines
SIN 16:40 Local -- Forecast
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Jet Linx Aviation
HND 16:40 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
DLC 16:40 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
DAC 16:45 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
LHW 16:45 Local -- Forecast
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Cathay Pacific
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Air China
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Hainan Airlines
YLX 16:50 Local -- Forecast
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Air China
IAD 16:50 Local boeing 747-89l Forecast
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CKG 16:50 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
DYG 16:55 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
XIY 16:55 Local -- Forecast
CA1971
Air China Ltd
CSX 16:55 Local -- Forecast
CA9639
Air China Ltd
XNN 16:55 Local -- Forecast
CA1269
Air China
ENY 16:55 Local boeing 737-89l Forecast
CA1269
Air China Ltd
ENY 17:00 Local -- Forecast
ZH9106
Shenzhen Airlines
SZX 17:00 Local -- Forecast
CA1235
Air China Ltd
XIY 17:00 Local -- Forecast
CA1953
Air China Ltd
DYG 17:00 Local -- Forecast
CA1435
Air China Ltd
CKG 17:00 Local -- Forecast
MU5120
China Eastern Airlines
SHA 17:00 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
INC 17:00 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
KOW 17:00 Local -- Forecast
CA1221
Air China Ltd
LHW 17:00 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
ENY 17:05 Local -- Forecast
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Thai Airways International
BKK 17:05 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
HAK 17:05 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
YCU 17:10 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
AKL 17:10 Local -- Forecast
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Air China
HUZ 17:10 Local -- Forecast
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Grand China Air
HLD 17:10 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
JDZ 17:10 Local -- Forecast
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KMG 17:10 Local -- Forecast
HU7109
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JDZ 17:15 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
KMG 17:15 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
HKG 17:15 Local -- Forecast
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Grand China Air
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Air China Ltd
HND 17:15 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
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Air China Ltd
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Air China Ltd
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CSX 17:25 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
KWE 17:25 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
HRB 17:25 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
YIH 17:25 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
KWL 17:25 Local -- Forecast
CA1811
Air China Ltd
XMN 17:25 Local -- Forecast
CA1333
Air China Ltd
SZX 17:30 Local -- Forecast
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China Eastern Airlines
SHA 17:30 Local -- Forecast
OZ336
Asiana Airlines
ICN 17:30 Local -- Forecast
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Air China
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Hainan Airlines
SHA 17:30 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
HRB 17:30 Local -- Forecast
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Air China
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Air China Ltd
WEH 17:30 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
NQZ 17:30 Local -- Forecast
CA977
Air China (Star Alliance Livery)
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CA1929
Air China
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CA1937
Air China Ltd
KWL 17:30 Local -- Forecast
CA1325
Air China Ltd
CSX 17:35 Local -- Forecast
3U8888
Sichuan Airlines
CTU 17:40 Local -- Forecast
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Air China Ltd
MIG 17:40 Local -- Forecast
HU7677
Hainan Airlines
HGH 17:45 Local -- Forecast
CA1425
Air China
CTU 17:45 Local -- Forecast
CA823
Air China Ltd
CNX 17:50 Local -- Forecast
CA8212
Air China Ltd
WUH 17:50 Local -- Forecast
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Air China
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Local
PEK PVG
HU HU7611
15:55
Local
PEK SHA
HU HU7605
15:55
Local
PEK CKG
CA CA1409
15:55
Local
PEK YLX
HU HU7109
boeing 737-86n
15:55
Local
PEK FOC
HU HU7295
16:00
Local
PEK FOC
HU HU7295
16:00
Local
PEK CKG
CA CA1409
16:00
Local
PEK KMG
MU MU7692
16:00
Local
PEK CAN
CA CA1365
16:00
Local
PEK IAD
CA CA817
16:00
Local
PEK SZX
CA CA1337
16:00
Local
PEK NGB
CA CA1535
boeing 737-89l
16:00
Local
PEK XIY
CA CA1229
16:00
Local
PEK SHA
MU MU5118
16:00
Local
PEK SHA
HU HU7605
16:00
Local
PEK KHN
CA CA1577
16:00
Local
PEK CTU
CA CA1401
16:05
Local
PEK NGB
CA CA1535
boeing 737-89l
16:05
Local
PEK FOC
HU HU7295
16:05
Local
PEK URC
SC SC2330
16:05
Local
PEK LJG
CA CA1459
16:10
Local
PEK LJG
CA CA1459
16:10
Local
PEK RGN
CA CA905
16:10
Local
PEK MFM
NX NX1
16:10
Local
PEK HKT
CA CA797
16:15
Local
PEK YNJ
CA CA9633
16:15
Local
PEK KIX
CA CA161
16:15
Local
PEK HNY
CA CA1921
16:15
Local
PEK TAS
CA CA777
16:20
Local
PEK HLH
CA CA9727
16:25
Local
PEK ZUH
CA CA1903
16:25
Local
PEK YBP
CA CA1495
16:25
Local
PEK SHA
CA CA1549
16:25
Local
PEK KUL
CA CA871
16:25
Local
PEK TXN
CA CA1551
16:30
Local
PEK CAN
HU HU7811
16:30
Local
PEK SHA
CA CA1549
16:30
Local
PEK XMN
HU HU7491
16:30
Local
PEK ZUH
CA CA1903
16:30
Local
PEK YBP
CA CA1495
16:30
Local
PEK SZX
HU HU7711
16:30
Local
PEK HGH
CA CA1722
16:30
Local
PEK AUH
CA CA705
16:30
Local
PEK WNZ
CA CA1544
16:35
Local
PEK XMN
CA CA1815
boeing 737-89l
16:40
Local
PEK LHW
CA CA1221
16:40
Local
PEK SIN
SQ SQ807
16:40
Local
PEK HND
JL JL22
16:40
Local
PEK DLC
CA CA8906
16:45
Local
PEK DAC
CA CA701
16:45
Local
PEK LHW
CA CA1221
16:45
Local
PEK HKG
CX CX331
16:45
Local
PEK CTU
CA CA1407
airbus a350-941
16:50
Local
PEK YLX
HU HU7109
16:50
Local
PEK IAD
CA CA817
boeing 747-89l
16:50
Local
PEK CKG
3U8832
16:55
Local
PEK DYG
CA CA1953
16:55
Local
PEK XIY
CA CA1235
16:55
Local
PEK CSX
CA CA1971
16:55
Local
PEK XNN
CA CA9639
16:55
Local
PEK ENY
CA CA1269
boeing 737-89l
17:00
Local
PEK ENY
CA CA1269
17:00
Local
PEK SZX
ZH ZH9106
17:00
Local
PEK XIY
CA CA1235
17:00
Local
PEK DYG
CA CA1953
17:00
Local
PEK CKG
CA CA1435
17:00
Local
PEK SHA
MU MU5120
17:00
Local
PEK INC
CA CA9723
17:00
Local
PEK KOW
CA CA1827
17:00
Local
PEK LHW
CA CA1221
17:05
Local
PEK ENY
CA CA1269
17:05
Local
PEK BKK
TG TG615
17:05
Local
PEK HAK
CA CA1919
17:10
Local
PEK YCU
CA CA1139
17:10
Local
PEK AKL
CA CA579
17:10
Local
PEK HUZ
CA CA1917
17:10
Local
PEK HLD
CN CN7885
17:10
Local
PEK JDZ
CA CA1887
17:10
Local
PEK DZH
CA CA9623
17:10
Local
PEK KMG
CA CA1447
17:15
Local
PEK YLX
HU HU7109
boeing 737-84p
17:15
Local
PEK JDZ
CA CA1887
17:15
Local
PEK KMG
CA CA1447
17:15
Local
PEK HKG
CA CA117
17:15
Local
PEK HLD
CN CN7885
17:15
Local
PEK HND
CA CA183
17:20
Local
PEK YCU
CA CA1139
17:20
Local
PEK HMI
CA CA1265
17:20
Local
PEK HKG
CA CA117
17:25
Local
PEK CGK
CA CA977
17:25
Local
PEK CSX
CA CA1325
17:25
Local
PEK KWE
CA CA1443
17:25
Local
PEK HRB
CA CA1611
17:25
Local
PEK YIH
CA CA1929
17:25
Local
PEK KWL
CA CA1937
17:25
Local
PEK XMN
CA CA1811
17:30
Local
PEK SZX
CA CA1333
17:30
Local
PEK SHA
MU MU5160
17:30
Local
PEK ICN
OZ OZ336
17:30
Local
PEK BKK
CA CA563
airbus a321-251nx
17:30
Local
PEK SHA
HU HU7607
17:30
Local
PEK HRB
CA CA1611
17:30
Local
PEK SHA
CA CA1509
airbus a330-343
17:30
Local
PEK WEH
CA CA9677
17:30
Local
PEK NQZ
CA CA795
17:30
Local
PEK CGK
CA CA977
airbus a330-343
17:30
Local
PEK YIH
CA CA1929
airbus a320-271n
17:30
Local
PEK KWL
CA CA1937
17:35
Local
PEK CSX
CA CA1325
17:40
Local
PEK CTU
3U8888
17:40
Local
PEK MIG
CA CA1455
17:45
Local
PEK HGH
HU HU7677
17:45
Local
PEK CTU
CA CA1425
17:50
Local
PEK CNX
CA CA823
17:50
Local
PEK WUH
CA CA8212
17:50
Local
PEK ALA
CA CA799
boeing 737 max 8
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