Helsinki (Vantaa) to Beijing (HEL–PKX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Helsinki (Vantaa) to Beijing
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 3,946 mi 8h 5m nonstop +6h ahead 6 1-stop hubs

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, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore HEL Routes PKX Routes HEL Live Flights PKX Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HEL–PKX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 789 8h05 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HEL to PKX direction.
Mon
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Tue
1
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HEL to PKX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
DOH ~16h 45m HND ~19h 25m AMS ~23h 23m PVG ~25h 53m ICN ~26h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
537
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki (Vantaa).
HEL: EET · PKX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa), it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
3,946 mi / 6,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 5m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HEL–PKX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Helsinki (Vantaa) to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance3,946 mi / 6,351 km
Flight time8h 5m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections6 hubs
Origin: HEL
Full nameHelsinki Vantaa Airport
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m
Destination: PKX
Full nameBeijing Daxing International Airport
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HEL to PKX flights.
Nonstop flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport take approximately 8h 5m. The route covers 3,946 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from HEL to PKX. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DOH, HND, AMS, PVG, ICN and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Beijing is 6 hours ahead of Helsinki (Vantaa).
Yes, return flights from PKX to HEL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 ranges from 8 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,946 miles (6,351 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via DOH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.