Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Beijing (CDG–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CDG–PEK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 5,089 miles in approximately 9h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 12 | 359, 773 | 9h39-10h | – | Star Alliance | – |
| AF Air France | 8 | 77X, 789 | 11h05 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CDG: CEST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise), it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
French passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days. This unilateral exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit, and runs through at least December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. You cannot convert this entry to a work or residence permit once inside the country. Overstays are fined 500 CNY per day.
RER B train runs from central Paris (Châtelet–Les Halles, Gare du Nord) to CDG T2 in 30–35 minutes (€11.80, RATP fare). From T2, a free CDGVAL people mover covers T1 and T3. Train frequency is every 10–15 minutes; service runs from around 5am to midnight.
Taxis from Paris have a fixed fare: €55 to the Right Bank (most of central Paris), €65 to the Left Bank. Journey time is 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on the A1. Ride-hail (Uber, Bolt) is often cheaper. Buses (Le Bus Direct) run from major Left Bank and Right Bank stops (€17).
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.
CDG–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CDG to PEK
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Air China. With 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CDG to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CDG to PEK ranges from 9 hours 39 minutes to 11 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,089 miles (8,189 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 45 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via BRU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.