Helsinki (Vantaa) to Beijing (HEL–PKX) — 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.
HEL–PKX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,946 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 3 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HEL: EEST · PKX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 11:00 PM in Beijing.
Finnish passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 15 days under the unilateral visa-free policy China extended to several European countries. This applies to ordinary passports for tourism, business, transit, or visiting family. No advance application needed. Your passport must have at least 6 months of validity from entry. The 15-day count starts from the day after arrival.
For stays longer than 15 days, apply for a Chinese visa at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Helsinki. The single-entry tourist visa (L visa) costs EUR 126 and is valid for 30 days. Processing takes 4 business days for standard service or 2 to 3 days for express (additional EUR 40). Required documents include a completed form, passport photo, flight booking, hotel reservations, and a travel itinerary.
Finnair flies direct from Helsinki to Beijing, Shanghai, and several other Chinese cities. Flight time to Beijing is about 8 hours. China uses the renminbi/yuan (CNY). International cards work at major hotels and some stores, but mobile payment (WeChat Pay, Alipay) dominates daily transactions. Foreign tourists can now link international cards to Alipay for easier payments.
HEL–PKX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HEL to PKX
Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
HEL to PKX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HEL to PKX is about 8 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,946 miles (6,351 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Frankfurt Main and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.