Beijing to Almaty (PEK–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
KC268
KC Air Astana
320
6:05 AM
CST TT2
8:35 AM
+05
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA799
CA Air China
7M8
5:50 PM
CST TT3
8:30 PM
+05
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KC267
KC Air Astana
320
9:15 PM
+05 TT2
4:55 AM+1
CST
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA800
CA Air China
7M8
10:13 PM
+05 TT2
5:41 AM+1
CST
4h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Beijing to Almaty
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,033 mi 5h 30m nonstop -3h behind 17 1-stop hubs

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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 7 320 5h30
CA Air China 4 7M8 5h40 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – KC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – CA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Star Alliance: CA (4 flights/wk, 36%)
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 ALA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to ALA.
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One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,357
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 Almaty from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric PEK→ALA PKX→ALA
Distance from PEK 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 11 7
Flight time 5h 30m 5h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Almaty is 3 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
2,033 mi / 3,271 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 30m to 5h 40m.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance2,033 mi / 3,271 km
Flight time5h 30m to 5h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 5h 30m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,033 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Air Astana.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from PEK to ALA. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XIY, MSQ, HGH, IST, TAS, HKG, URC, CTU, PVG, BKK, AUH, NQZ, CAN, ICN, KUL, SYX and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Almaty is 3 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from ALA 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.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEK to ALA

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Air Astana. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to ALA ranges from 5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,033 miles (3,271 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).