Auckland to Beijing (AKL–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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CA784+1
CA Air China
789
7:30 PM
NZST TI
4:40 AM+1
CST
13h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3889cs
NZ Air New Zealand
789
8:30 PM
NZST TI
4:40 AM+1
CST
12h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA783
CA Air China
789
12:05 AM
CST T3
4:30 PM
NZST
12h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Auckland to Beijing
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 6,479 mi 12h 10m nonstop -4h behind 19 1-stop hubs

AKL–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 6,479 miles in approximately 12h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: NZ 5 789 13h10 Star Alliance NZ
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CA, NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (5 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to PEK direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to PEK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,423
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Beijing is 4 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · PEK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 2:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
6,479 mi / 10,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 12h 10m to 13h 10m.
Getting from PEK

Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.

Beijing Climate

Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.

Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.

AKL–PEK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance6,479 mi / 10,426 km
Flight time12h 10m to 13h 10m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 5 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take approximately 12h 10m to 13h 10m. The route covers 6,479 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from AKL to PEK. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, HGH, HAK, SZX, NRT, CAN, MEL, SYD, YVR, PVG, SIN, BKK, ICN, HKG, SFO, TPE, JFK, LAX and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 4 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from PEK to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to PEK

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to PEK ranges from 12 hours 10 minutes to 13 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,479 miles (10,426 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.