Beijing to Saanich flights
Saanich lies 8,561 km (5,319 mi) north-east of Beijing, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 44 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Saanich | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 19 million | 117,735 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Vancouver) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | YYJ, 12 km out |
Clocks in Saanich are 15 h behind Beijing right now, so a 11 h 44 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saanich
Crossing from China into Canada: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (CAD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Saanich
Saanich is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vancouver International Airport (YVR, 73 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 26 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 38 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 67 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 73 km (45 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Friday Harbor Airport (regional) | FRD | 26 km (16 mi) | 3,402 ft | 113 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 38 km (24 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,561 km (5,319 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Saanich from Beijing?
8,561 km (5,319 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Saanich by air?
About 11 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Saanich?
Saanich is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Vancouver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Beijing to Saanich flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ); Saanich also has YVR, FRD, ESD, BLI, YCD.
What currency do I need in Saanich?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.