Beijing to Almaty (PEK–ALA) — 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.
PEK–ALA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 2,033 miles in approximately 5h 25m. 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 | 7 | 321 | 5h25 | – | – | CZ |
| CA Air China | 4 | 7M8 | 5h02 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Almaty from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→ALA | PKX→ALA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | 7 |
| Flight time | 5h 25m | 5h 40m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · ALA: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3:00 PM in Almaty.
Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.
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–ALA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to ALA
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana and Air China. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PEK to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to ALA is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,033 miles (3,271 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Nursultan Nazarbayev. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).