Chiang Mai to Beijing (CNX–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CNX–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,807 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 4h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CNX: +07 · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chiang Mai, 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 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.
CNX–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CNX to PEK
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CNX to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CNX to PEK ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,807 miles (2,908 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via MNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.