Amsterdam to Beijing (AMS–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ346
CZ China Southern
350
8:35 PM
CET T2
1:40 PM+1
CST
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ345
CZ China Southern
350
2:20 PM
CST
6:35 PM
CET
11h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Amsterdam to Beijing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,890 mi 10h 5m nonstop +7h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

AMS–PKX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,890 miles in approximately 10h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AMS–PKX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 350 10h05 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
350 Airbus A350 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 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, AMS to PKX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AMS to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
905
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
+7h
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
AMS: CET · PKX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
4,890 mi / 7,870 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Dutch passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and family visits. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.

Getting to AMS

Intercity and Sprinter trains run directly to Schiphol Plaza (the station is inside the terminal) from Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). The Intercity Direct from Rotterdam takes 43 minutes (€17.40 with supplement). Trains from The Hague take 35–45 minutes.

Taxis from central Amsterdam cost €35–50 and take 20–35 minutes. Highway A4 is frequently congested during morning rush. Bus 397 runs from Amsterdam Leidseplein to Schiphol (30 min, €5.50) for a cheaper landside alternative.

AMS–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Amsterdam to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance4,890 mi / 7,870 km
Flight time10h 5m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m
Destination: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AMS to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Beijing Daxing International Airport take approximately 10h 5m. The route covers 4,890 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from AMS to PKX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HEL, CTU, DOH, CAN, HKG, KUL, PVG, XMN and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Yes, return flights from PKX to AMS 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 AMS to PKX

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AMS to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AMS to PKX ranges from 10 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,890 miles (7,870 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via HEL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.