How long is the flight from Virginia to China?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Virginia, such as Richmond or Charlottesville, and flying into China, then you can expect flight times to average 26h 20m and 30h 05m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Virginia to China?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Korean Air are the most popular carriers operating from Virginia to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to China?

Prices for flights from Virginia to China refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to China?

There are 12 operators available for flights from Virginia to China as of May 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to China?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:00 pm - 2:15 pm

IAD

CAN

29h 15m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 3:40 pm

CAN

IAD

32h 10m

1 stop

$962Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 16

9:00 pm - 2:15 pm

IAD

CAN

29h 15m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 3:40 pm

CAN

IAD

32h 10m

1 stop

$964Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Oct 12

9:00 pm - 9:05 pm

IAD

CAN

36h 05m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 3:40 pm

CAN

IAD

32h 10m

1 stop

$1,062Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16

8:30 am - 12:15 pm

DCA

PEK

38h 45m

2 stops

3:15 pm - 11:45 am

PEK

DCA

33h 30m

2 stops

$1,142ANA

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

DCA

PEK

38h 30m

2 stops

8:20 am - 1:59 pm

PEK

DCA

41h 39m

2 stops

$1,162ANA

Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14

12:10 pm - 2:10 am

DCA

PEK

26h 00m

2 stops

1:20 pm - 7:56 am

PEK

DCA

30h 36m

1 stop

$1,163Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

6:50 am - 5:10 pm

RDU

SHA

46h 20m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 3:29 pm

SHA

RDU

34h 04m

2 stops

$1,242Korean Air

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 21

1:20 pm - 4:45 pm

IAD

PVG

39h 25m

1 stop

10:25 pm - 11:35 am

PVG

IAD

25h 10m

1 stop

$1,252Turkish Airlines

Tue, May 26 - Wed, Jun 10

1:20 pm - 5:50 am

IAD

PEK

28h 30m

1 stop

7:20 am - 7:50 pm

PEK

IAD

24h 30m

1 stop

$1,268Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jul 24 - Thu, Aug 27

7:50 pm - 5:05 pm

IAD

SHA

33h 15m

2 stops

6:25 pm - 9:50 am

SHA

IAD

28h 25m

1 stop

$1,281Korean Air

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Nov 5

EVA Air flights from Virginia to China

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EVA Air

Oct 7

IAD1:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 25

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 15m

1 stop

IAD9:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,307

EVA Air

Aug 28

IAD1:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 13

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 20m

1 stop

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,325

EVA Air

Sep 21

IAD1:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 15m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 11

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 20m

1 stop

IAD10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,339

Japan Airlines flights from Virginia to China

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Japan Airlines

Sep 28

DCA6:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

40h 50m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 13

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 04m

2 stops

DCA7:49 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,538

Japan Airlines

May 27

DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

41h 20m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 2

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 28m

2 stops

DCA11:13 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$2,154

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Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/7

9:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/16

7:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$962

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/9

9:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/12

7:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$964

Washington, D.C.Guangzhou

IAD - CAN

IADCAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/6

9:00 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/16

7:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,062

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PEK

DCAPEK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/4

8:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/11

3:15 pm-11:45 am

2 stops33h 30m

$1,142

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PEK

DCAPEK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/30

9:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops38h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/14

8:20 am-1:59 pm

2 stops41h 39m

$1,162

Washington, D.C.Beijing

DCA - PEK

DCAPEK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

12:10 pm-2:10 am

2 stops26h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/23

1:20 pm-7:56 am

1 stop30h 36m

$1,163

RaleighShanghai

RDU - SHA

RDUSHA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/24

6:50 am-5:10 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/21

6:25 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$1,242

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - PVG

IADPVG

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/26

1:20 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/10

10:25 pm-11:35 am

1 stop25h 10m

$1,252

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Washington, D.C.Beijing

IAD - PEK

IADPEK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/24

1:20 pm-5:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Beijing Capital

Thu 8/27

7:20 am-7:50 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,268

Washington, D.C.Shanghai

IAD - SHA

IADSHA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/20

7:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/5

6:25 pm-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$1,281

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Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Direct flights	Wed and Sat
Airports in China	237 airports

The fastest flight from Virginia to China takes 16h 55m

Direct flights go from Virginia to China on Wednesday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 237 airports in China. From Virginia there are direct flights to Beijing Capital (PEK).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Virginia to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Virginia to China?
Prices for flights from Virginia to China refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Virginia to China?
There are 12 operators available for flights from Virginia to China as of May 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Virginia to China?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Virginia to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Virginia to China

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