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

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CA Air China
320
11:10 AM
CST T3
4:35 PM
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CA Air China
320
5:30 PM
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Beijing to Altay
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,504 mi 5h 25m nonstop -2h behind 12 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 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 320 5h25 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – CA
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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to AAT.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
XIY ~7h 45m CGQ ~8h 58m KRL ~9h 28m LHW ~9h 50m URC ~20h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
796
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
-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 5h 25m.
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 time5h 25m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
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 approximately 5h 25m. The route covers 1,504 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEK to AAT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XIY, CGQ, KRL, LHW, URC, INC, SZX, PVG, CAN, TFU, YIN and KRY. 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.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to AAT ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,504 miles (2,420 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.