Bangkok to Beijing (BKK–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BKK–PEK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Hainan Airlines and Thai Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,061 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC | 14 | 7M8 | 4h50-5h | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 5h-5h05 | – | – | – |
| TG Thai Airways Also: PG | 14 | 320, 788 | 4h40-4h45 | – | Star Alliance | PG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BKK: +07 · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Bangkok, it's 7:00 PM in Beijing.
Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Airport Rail Link (ARL) runs from Phaya Thai station to Suvarnabhumi in 30 minutes (฿45 City Line; ฿90–130 Express, though Express service is often suspended). Trains run 6am to midnight. Transfer at Makkasan for MRT or Phaya Thai for BTS Skytrain.Metered taxis cost ฿250–400 from central Bangkok plus expressway tolls (฿50–75); expect 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. Avoid non-metered taxis; insist on the meter. Ride-share apps (Grab) are widely used and typically cost ฿200–350.
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.
BKK–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BKK to PEK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Hainan Airlines and Thai Airways. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BKK to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BKK to PEK is about 4 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,061 miles (3,317 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Macau and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.