Almaty to Beijing (ALA–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
KC267
KC Air Astana
320
9:15 PM
+05 TT2
4:55 AM+1
CST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA800
CA Air China
7M8
10:13 PM
+05 TT2
5:41 AM+1
CST
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC268
KC Air Astana
320
6:05 AM
CST TT2
8:35 AM
+05
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA799
CA Air China
7M8
5:50 PM
CST TT3
8:30 PM
+05
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Almaty to Beijing
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,033 mi 4h 28m nonstop +3h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

ALA–PEK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 2,033 miles in approximately 4h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALA–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 7 320 4h40
CA Air China 4 7M8 4h28 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – KC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Star Alliance: CA (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALA to PEK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to PEK.
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One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,356
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
+3h
Beijing is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
ALA: +05 · PEK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 9:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
2,033 mi / 3,271 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 28m to 4h 40m.
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.

ALA–PEK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Almaty to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance2,033 mi / 3,271 km
Flight time4h 28m to 4h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALA to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from Almaty International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take approximately 4h 28m to 4h 40m. The route covers 2,033 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Air Astana.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from ALA to PEK. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGO, ICN, MSQ, XIY, AUH, HKG, GYD, CAN, AMS, URC, BKK, NQZ, LHR, PVG, FRA, IST, DXB, SVO, KUL and LED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
Yes, return flights from PEK to ALA 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 ALA to PEK

Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Air Astana. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALA to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALA to PEK ranges from 4 hours 28 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,033 miles (3,271 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.