Budapest to Beijing (BUD–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA720
CA Air China
789
11:25 AM
CET TT2B
3:35 AM+1
CST
9h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA719
CA Air China
789
2:55 AM
CST T3
6:25 AM
CET
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Budapest to Beijing
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 4,554 mi 9h 10m nonstop +7h ahead 37 1-stop hubs

BUD–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,554 miles in approximately 9h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 6 789 9h10 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (6 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, BUD to PEK direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to PEK.
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One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,835
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 Budapest.
BUD: CET · PEK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
4,554 mi / 7,329 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 10m.
Visa & Entry

Hungarian passport holders enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This unilateral policy covers tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit. It runs through December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for at least the duration of your intended stay. Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket.

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.

BUD–PEK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance4,554 mi / 7,329 km
Flight time9h 10m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: BUD
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BUD to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take approximately 9h 10m. The route covers 4,554 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from BUD to PEK. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUX, AUH, BRU, ALG, DXB, MUC, FRA, AMS, XIY, LHR, CPH, PRG, WAW, NGB, CKG, ATH, CAN, ARN, IST, CAI, BER, CDG, PVG, SZX, GYD, EDI, MAN, DUB, OSL, TLV, BCN, MXP, FCO, BEG, VIE, MAD and ICN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 7 hours ahead of Budapest.
Yes, return flights from PEK to BUD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BUD to PEK

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to PEK ranges from 9 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,554 miles (7,329 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via LUX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.