Dali (Xiaguan) to Beijing (DLU–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DLU–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,369 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 14 | 73G | 3h25-3h35 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Dali (Xiaguan)
| Metric | DLU→PEK | LJG→PEK | PZI→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DLU | – | 71 mi | 111 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 28 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 3h 40m | 3h 45m |
Travel Essentials
DLU: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dali (Xiaguan), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
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.
DLU–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DLU to PEK
Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DLU to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DLU to PEK ranges from 3 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,369 miles (2,202 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LZO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lijiang (LJG), Panzhihua (Renhe) (PZI) and Kunming (KMG).