Beijing to Altay (PEK–AAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA1241+1
CA Air China
7M8
6:30 AM
CST T3
10:55 AM
+06
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1241cs
ZH Shenzhen
7M8
1:15 PM
CST TT3
5:50 PM
+06
6h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1242+1
CA Air China
7M8
11:55 AM
+06
4:15 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1242cs
ZH Shenzhen
7M8
6:35 PM
+06
10:30 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Altay
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,504 mi 6h 25m nonstop -2h behind 16 1-stop hubs

PEK–AAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,504 miles in approximately 6h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–AAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 7 7M8 6h25 Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to AAT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
539
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.

Other ways to reach Altay from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Metric PEK→AAT PKX→AAT
Distance from PEK 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 2
Flight time 6h 25m 4h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Altay is 2 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · AAT: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 4:00 PM in Altay.
Distance & Flight Time
1,504 mi / 2,420 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 25m to 6h 35m.
Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

PEK–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Altay route.
Route details
Distance1,504 mi / 2,420 km
Flight time6h 25m to 6h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: AAT
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to AAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport take approximately 6h 25m to 6h 35m. The route covers 1,504 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PEK to AAT. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LHW, KRL, KRY, TFU, CGQ, AKU, PVG, SZX, URC, INC, YIN, XIY, HMI, CAN, HTN and KHG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Altay is 2 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from AAT to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PEK to AAT

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PEK to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to AAT ranges from 6 hours 25 minutes to 6 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,504 miles (2,420 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via LHW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).