Astana to Beijing (NQZ–PEK) — 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.
NQZ–PEK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 2,269 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Air Astana Also: CZ | 5 | 321 | 5h15 | – | – | CZ |
| CA Air China | 3 | 7M8 | 5h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
NQZ: +05 · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Astana, it's 9:00 PM in Beijing.
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.
NQZ–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from NQZ to PEK
Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana and Air China. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
NQZ to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from NQZ to PEK is about 5 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,269 miles (3,652 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Almaty, Xi'an Xianyang and Tashkent. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.