Beijing to Altay (PEK–AAT) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
INC Yinchuan 6h 40m CACNHU → 3UGJ Yinchuan (INC) to Altay flights
URC Ürümqi 6h 50m 3UCAHU → 3UCZ Ürümqi (URC) to Altay flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 6h 58m CAHUHX → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Altay flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 53m CAHUHX → MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Altay flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h AFCAEY → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Altay flights
HMI Hami 13h 55m CAZH → 3UEUG5 Hami (HMI) to Altay flights
HRB Harbin 15h 45m CACNHU → CZ Harbin (HRB) to Altay flights
KHG Kashgar 20h 50m CASCZH → EU Kashgar (KHG) to Altay flights
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 21h 25m CAZH → 3UEUG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Altay flights
HTN Hotan 27h 43m CAZH → EU Hotan (HTN) to Altay flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Altay
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,504 mi 4h 25m nonstop -2h behind

PEK–AAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,504 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Altay (AAT) Altay to Beijing flights
Carriers on this route

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 4h25 – 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.
Schedule

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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
INC ~6h 40m URC ~6h 50m LHW ~6h 58m KRY ~7h 0m KRL ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
806
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.
Alternatives

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 7
Flight time 4h 25m 4h 40m
Beijing (PKX) to Altay flights
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Know before you go

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 4h 25m gate to gate.
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.

Facts

PEK–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Altay route.
Route details
Distance1,504 mi / 2,420 km
Flight time4h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: AAT
Full nameAltay Xuedu Airport
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to AAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport take about 4h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,504 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to AAT: Air China.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Yinchuan Hedong, Ürümqi Tianshan and Lanzhou Zhongchuan.
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 is about 4 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yinchuan Hedong, Ürümqi Tianshan and Lanzhou Zhongchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).