Frankfurt am Main to Beijing (FRA–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA958+1
CA Air China
773
7:20 PM
CEST T1
10:40 AM+1
CST
9h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA957+1
CA Air China
773
1:30 PM
CST
5:35 PM
CEST
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Frankfurt am Main to Beijing
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,864 mi 9h 20m nonstop +6h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

FRA–PKX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,864 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop FRA–PKX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 773 9h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
773 Boeing 777-300 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, FRA to PKX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FRA to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,558
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
+6h
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
FRA: CEST · PKX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
4,864 mi / 7,828 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 20m.
Visa & Entry

German passport holders currently qualify for visa-free entry to China for stays up to 30 days. This policy, extended through the end of 2025 and renewed into 2026, covers tourism, business visits, transit, and family visits. Just show up with a passport valid for at least 6 months and a return or onward ticket. No advance application needed.

If you need to stay longer than 30 days, apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy or a Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) in Germany. A single-entry tourist visa (L visa) costs EUR 126 for German citizens. Processing takes 4 business days for regular service. Express service (2 days) costs EUR 151. You need the application form, a passport photo, flight booking, hotel reservation, and proof of funds.

China also offers 144-hour visa-free transit at major airports including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu if you are transiting to a third country. This is separate from the 30-day visa-free policy and useful for longer layover visits.

Getting to FRA

S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.

FRA–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Frankfurt am Main to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance4,864 mi / 7,828 km
Flight time9h 20m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
Destination: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FRA to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Frankfurt Main Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take approximately 9h 20m. The route covers 4,864 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from FRA to PKX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SHE, ICN, DMM, HEL, CMB, MLE, DOH, AMS, CAN, PVG, RUH, CTU, SZX, HND, HKG, BKK, HAN, TAS, SGN, MCT, CMN and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Frankfurt am Main.
Yes, return flights from PKX to FRA 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 FRA to PKX

Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

FRA to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FRA to PKX ranges from 9 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,864 miles (7,828 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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