Copenhagen to Beijing (CPH–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CPH–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,471 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 11 | 359 | 8h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CPH: CEST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Copenhagen, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Denmark is included in China's unilateral visa-free policy, valid through 31 December 2026. Danish passport holders can enter China without a visa for tourism, business, family visits, or transit stays of up to 30 days. For stays beyond 30 days, a sticker visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or visa center before travel. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
The Metro M2 line connects central Copenhagen (Kongens Nytorv, Christianshavn, Vanløse) to the airport in 15–16 minutes from Kongens Nytorv for DKK 36 (Rejsekort card). Trains run 24 hours, every 4 minutes at peak and every 6 minutes at night; one of the most frequent airport rail links in Europe. DSB regional trains also call at the airport station.The Øresund train connects directly to Malmö Central (Sweden) in 35 minutes from the airport; a cross-border connection unique among European airports. Taxis from the city centre cost DKK 250–350 (€33–47). Uber is available. Driving from Copenhagen takes 10–15 minutes via E20 motorway.
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.
CPH–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CPH to PEK
Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
CPH to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CPH to PEK is about 8 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,471 miles (7,194 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stockholm-Arlanda, Berlin Brandenburg and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.