New Delhi to Beijing (DEL–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEL–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 2,368 miles in approximately 6h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 3 | 333 | 6h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DEL: IST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in New Delhi, it's 8.5:00 PM in Beijing.
Indian passport holders need a visa to enter mainland China. Apply at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi or consulates in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, or through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC). A single-entry tourist visa (L visa) costs INR 4,500 and takes 4 working days to process. Express service (2 to 3 days) costs INR 6,000, and rush service (1 day) costs INR 7,500. Double-entry is INR 6,750. A 6-month multiple-entry is INR 9,000. China periodically offers transit visa exemptions (24, 72, or 144 hours) at select airports for passengers with confirmed onward tickets to a third country.
Required documents include a passport valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages, completed Form V.2013 (downloadable from the CVASC website), one recent passport photo (48x33mm, white background), confirmed round-trip flight booking, hotel reservations for each night of the stay (or an invitation letter from a Chinese host with their ID copy), and proof of sufficient funds. Business visas (M visa) need an invitation from a Chinese company. The application must be submitted in person or through an authorized agent.
Direct flights from Delhi to Beijing and Shanghai run 5 to 6 hours. Air India, Air China, and IndiGo serve these routes. Mumbai to Shanghai is about 6 hours 30 minutes. China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY/RMB), trading at roughly 7.3 CNY per $1. China runs on mobile payments (WeChat Pay and Alipay), and cash is increasingly difficult to use. Foreign visitors can now link international cards to Alipay for payments. No mandatory vaccinations. China blocks Google, WhatsApp, and most Western social media, so install a VPN before arrival.
Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.
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.
DEL–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEL to PEK
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DEL to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEL to PEK ranges from 6 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,368 miles (3,810 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via MFM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.