Hong Kong to Beijing (HKG–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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HKG–PEK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Air China and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,238 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 98 | 321, 32Q, 333, 77W, 7M8, 919 | 3h20-3h30 | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China | 49 | 321, 333, 7M8, 919 | 3h20-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines Also: HU | 14 | 320 | 3h20-3h30 | – | – | HU |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Hong Kong
| Metric | HKG→PEK | MFM→PEK | SZX→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HKG | – | 23 mi | 24 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 175 | 56 | 427 |
| Flight time | 3h 25m | 2h 43m | 2h 28m |
Travel Essentials
HKG: HKT · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Hong Kong residents who are Chinese nationals do not use a passport or visa to enter mainland China. They use a Home Return Permit (Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents). The permit is issued through China Travel Service in Hong Kong and functions as a standalone travel document with no time limit on stays.
Non-Chinese permanent residents of Hong Kong enter the mainland on their foreign passport and may need a Chinese visa, or can apply for a 5-year multi-entry travel permit for short-term visits of up to 90 days per entry.
Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.
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.
HKG–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HKG to PEK
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific, Air China and Hong Kong Airlines. With 175 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HKG to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HKG to PEK is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,992 km). There are approximately 175 weekly flights outbound and 182 return, totaling 357 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wuhan Tianhe, Xiamen Gaoqi and Shanghai Hongqiao. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM), Shenzhen (SZX) and Zhuhai (Jinwan) (ZUH).