Sapporo to Beijing (CTS–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Sapporo to Beijing
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 1,309 mi 4h 55m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

CTS–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,309 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CTS–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 3 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CTS to PEK.
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One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
801
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
-1h
Beijing is 1 hour behind Sapporo.
CTS: JST · PEK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Sapporo, it's 5:00 PM in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
1,309 mi / 2,106 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m.
Visa & Entry

Japanese passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. The visa-free entry covers tourism, business, transit, and visiting family or friends. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays beyond 30 days or for work and study, a visa must be obtained from a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure.

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.

CTS–PEK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sapporo to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance1,309 mi / 2,106 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: CTS
IATA / ICAOCTS / RJCC
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CTS to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from New Chitose Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take approximately 4h 55m. The route covers 1,309 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from CTS to PEK. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SGN, PVG, HND, MNL, BKK, KUL, ICN, KIX, NRT, TPE, HKG, PUS and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 1 hour behind Sapporo.
Yes, return flights from PEK to CTS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CTS to PEK

New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CTS to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CTS to PEK ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,309 miles (2,106 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via SGN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.