Seoul to Beijing (GMP–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
GMP–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 576 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KE Korean Air Also: MF | 7 | 32Q | 2h20 | – | SkyTeam | MF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Seoul
| Metric | GMP→PEK | ICN→PEK | FNJ→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GMP | – | 20 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 83 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 5m | 2h 20m |
Travel Essentials
GMP: KST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seoul, it's 5:00 PM in Beijing.
South Korean passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 15 days under China's expanded transit visa exemption policy (renewed through 2025, confirm validity before booking). This applies to tourism, business, and transit purposes at major ports of entry. For stays beyond 15 days, apply for a visa at the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in South Korea. A single-entry L (tourist) visa costs KRW 60,000 (about $45) and takes 4 working days. Express processing (2 days) costs KRW 90,000.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with two blank pages. For the visa-free entry, you need a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation. For a visa application, submit the completed form from cova.mfa.gov.cn, a passport photo (48mm x 33mm, white background), flight itinerary, hotel bookings, and bank statements. Group tourist visas are available through authorized Korean travel agencies for organized tours.
Direct flights from Seoul Incheon to Beijing (2 hours), Shanghai (2 hours 15 minutes), and dozens of other Chinese cities run daily on Korean Air, Asiana, Air China, China Eastern, and budget carriers like T'way and Jin Air. China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), trading at roughly 190 KRW per CNY 1. Cash is nearly obsolete in Chinese cities. Alipay now allows foreign passport holders to link Visa/Mastercard for mobile payments. No mandatory vaccinations. A VPN is needed for Google, KakaoTalk, and most Korean apps inside China.
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.
GMP–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GMP to PEK
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
GMP to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from GMP to PEK ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 576 miles (927 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seoul (ICN) and Pyongyang (FNJ).