Beijing to Auckland (PEK–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CA783
CA Air China
789
1:24 AM
CST TT3
6:21 PM
NZDT
11h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA784
CA Air China
789
8:30 PM
NZDT TI
5:00 AM+1
CST
13h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Auckland
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 6,479 mi 11h 57m nonstop +5h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

PEK–AKL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 6,479 miles in approximately 11h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 4 789 11h57 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (4 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 AKL direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~52h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,391
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Beijing.
PEK: CST · AKL: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 11:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
6,479 mi / 10,426 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 57m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visitor visa to enter New Zealand. Most applicants receive a 5-year multiple entry visa, with processing averaging about 5 business days. Chinese nationals travelling from Australia on a valid Australian visa can instead use the NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) for stays up to 3 months. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date.

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–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance6,479 mi / 10,426 km
Flight time11h 57m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 11h 57m. The route covers 6,479 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PEK to AKL. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TPE, ICN, NRT, HGH, SZX, HAK, HKG, CAN, PVG, SIN, SYD, MEL, SFO, LAX, DXB, YVR, KUL and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Beijing.
Yes, return flights from AKL 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 AKL

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to AKL ranges from 11 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,479 miles (10,426 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via TPE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.