Dubai to Beijing (DXB–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DXB–PEK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 3,632 miles in approximately 7h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 14 | 77W | 7h31-7h53 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→PEK | DWC→PEK | AUH→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 28 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 7h 42m | 7h 30m | 8h |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 10:00 PM in Beijing.
UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
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.
DXB–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to PEK
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Air China. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DXB to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to PEK is about 7 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,632 miles (5,845 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Almaty, Jinnah and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai(Jebel Ali) (DWC) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).