Beijing to Stockholm (PEK–ARN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA911+1
CA Air China
359
2:27 PM
CST T3
4:43 PM
CEST
8h 16m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA569
CA Air China
359
5:00 PM
CST T3
8:20 PM
CEST
9h 20m
64%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA912+1
CA Air China
359
7:10 PM
CEST T5
9:40 AM+1
CST
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA570
CA Air China
359
10:41 PM
CEST T5 Red-eye
12:40 PM+1
CST
7h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
CPH Copenhagen 11h 10m CA D8EYSK Copenhagen (CPH) to Stockholm flights
OSL Oslo (Gardermoen) 11h 20m HU A3D8DY Oslo (Gardermoen) (OSL) to Stockholm flights
WAW Warsaw 12h 15m CALO LOSK Warsaw (WAW) to Stockholm flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 19m CALHTP A3ACAI Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Stockholm flights
PRG Prague 13h 35m HU D8EWQS Prague (PRG) to Stockholm flights
LHR London 13h 42m AVCA AMAYBA London (LHR) to Stockholm flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 13h 45m 3UCAHU CA Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Stockholm flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 3m AFCALA A3AFAM Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Stockholm flights
MUC Munich 14h 48m AZCALH A3AZLH Munich (MUC) to Stockholm flights
FCO Rome 14h 49m CA D8FRLY Rome (FCO) to Stockholm flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Beijing to Stockholm
1 carrier, 12 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,158 mi 8h 48m nonstop -6h behind

PEK–ARN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,158 miles in approximately 8h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–ARN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 12 359 8h16-9h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (12 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 ARN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
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
12
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to ARN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,228
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
-6h
Stockholm is 6 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · ARN: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 12:00 PM in Stockholm.
Distance & Flight Time
4,158 mi / 6,691 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 48m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Sweden. Applications are submitted through the Swedish embassy or a VFS Global centre in China, and stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period are permitted. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone with at least two blank pages. The 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen member states.

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.

Getting from ARN

Arlanda Express (SEK 280–320) to Stockholm Central in 18 minutes. Departures every 15 minutes from platforms in the terminal. The Pendeltåg (SEK 145 including airport supplement) takes 40 minutes and departs from Arlanda Central station, a short walk or free shuttle from the terminals.Taxis to central Stockholm: SEK 600–800. Uber: SEK 400–600. Several rental car brands operate from ARN. Flygbussarna coaches serve Uppsala (1h, SEK 120) and other regional cities. The airport is 45km north of Stockholm.

Stockholm Climate

Subarctic maritime climate. Winters (December–February) are cold at −7–2°C with reliable snowfall. ARN is well-equipped for winter operations with heated jet bridges and continuous de-icing capability, but major snowstorms still cause delays. Daylight is very limited. December averages fewer than 7 hours.

Summers (June–August) are mild and long at 18–24°C with up to 19 hours of daylight. Operations are very stable. Fog can form on calm, clear autumn nights (September–November). Spring snow in April is not unusual. Pack thermal layers for any winter visit.

PEK–ARN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Stockholm route.
Route details
Distance4,158 mi / 6,691 km
Flight time8h 48m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights12 out / 12 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: ARN
IATA / ICAOARN / ESSA
TimezoneEurope/Stockholm
Passengers/yr22.7M
Elevation137 ft / 42 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to ARN flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Stockholm-Arlanda Airport take about 8h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 4,158 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to ARN: 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 Copenhagen Kastrup, Oslo-Gardermoen and Warsaw Chopin.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ARN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Stockholm is 6 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from ARN 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 ARN

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to ARN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to ARN is about 8 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,158 miles (6,691 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Oslo-Gardermoen and Warsaw Chopin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.