Abu Dhabi to Beijing (AUH–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUH–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 3,700 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 55 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 5 | 789 | 8h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Abu Dhabi
| Metric | AUH→PEK | DWC→PEK | DXB→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUH | – | 45 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 5 | 1 | 21 |
| Flight time | 8h | 7h 30m | 7h 25m |
Travel Essentials
AUH: +04 · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Beijing.
UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.
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.
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.
AUH–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUH to PEK
Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUH to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUH to PEK ranges from 8 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,700 miles (5,955 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
55 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Dubai (DXB).