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Beijing Capital International Airport

ZBAA
613
Flights/Day
07:12
Local Time
Shanghai
Timezone
116ft
Elevation
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Clear • 4kt • 1012.00"
Observed: 22:30 UTC
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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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07:15
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07:15
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CA CA1697
07:15
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CA CA1335
07:15
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ZH ZH9187
07:20
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TK TK197
07:20
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HU HU439
07:25
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CA CA1925
07:25
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CX CX345
07:25
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CA CA1909
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07:30
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CA CA1405 +1
07:30
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HU HU7211 +1
07:30
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airbus a321-271nx
07:30
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PEK SHA
CA CA1507 +1
07:30
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PEK HGH
CA CA1704
07:30
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PEK HLD
CA CA1131
airbus a321-252nx
07:30
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CA CA1453
07:30
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PEK URC
HU HU7145 +1
07:30
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PEK KRL
CA CA1257
07:31
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PEK DWC
EK EK309
07:40
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PEK PVG
CA CA8357
07:40
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PEK ZHY
3U3125
07:45
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PEK LXA
CA CA4125
07:55
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PEK XIY
CA CA1225
07:55
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PEK JGS
CA CA1805
boeing 737-89l
07:55
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PEK TPE
HU HU7987
07:55
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PEK CAN
CA CA1351
07:55
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PEK LZG
HU HU7883
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07:55
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07:55
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PEK SQD
CA CA1895
07:55
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CA CA1813
08:00
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HU HU7191
08:00
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CA CA1939
08:00
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PEK SZX
CA CA1331 +1
08:00
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PEK PVG
CA CA1835 +1
08:00
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PEK HAK
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08:00
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HU HU7167 +1
08:00
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PEK HGH
HU HU7277 +1
08:00
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PEK WNZ
HU HU7291
08:00
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CA CA1143
08:01
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airbus a330-343
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CA CA121
08:05
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CA CA101
08:05
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08:10
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CA CA1817
08:15
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08:15
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CA CA1879
08:20
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CA CA1651
08:25
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08:25
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08:25
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NX NX7
airbus a321-231
08:25
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3U6880
08:25
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PEK KWE
HU HU7189
08:30
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CA CA1905
08:30
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08:30
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08:30
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08:30
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08:30
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CA CA1537
08:30
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CA CA129
08:30
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08:40
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CA CA123
08:40
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CA CA1147
08:40
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CA CA927 +1
08:45
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PEK UBN
CA CA901
08:45
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PEK SHA
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08:45
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PEK LHW
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08:45
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PEK CKG
CA CA1429
08:50
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AH AH3061
08:55
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PEK XIY
CA CA1289
08:55
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PEK FOC
HU HU7195 +1
08:55
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PEK SIN
SQ SQ805
09:00
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PEK DZH
CA CA1489
boeing 737-89l
09:00
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CA CA1575
09:00
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PEK SUB
GA GA14
09:00
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PEK XFN
ZH ZH9151
09:00
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PEK WDS
CA CA1923
09:00
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PEK HAK
HU HU7482
09:00
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CN CN7159
09:00
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09:00
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