Beijing to Ashgabat (PEK–ASB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
T5608
T5 Turkmenistan
77W
4:50 AM
CST TT2
9:30 AM
+05
7h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
T5606
T5 Turkmenistan
77W
3:13 PM
CST TT2
7:03 PM
+05
6h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
T5605
T5 Turkmenistan
77W
3:35 AM
+05 TMAIN
12:20 PM
CST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
T5607
T5 Turkmenistan
77W
6:00 PM
+05 TMAIN
3:20 AM+1
CST
6h 20m
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 3 hubs
URC Ürümqi 10h 50m 3UCAHU CZ Ürümqi (URC) to Ashgabat flights
IST Istanbul 15h 43m CATK TK Istanbul (IST) to Ashgabat flights
DXB Dubai 28h 52m EK EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Ashgabat flights
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Beijing to Ashgabat
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,071 mi 7h 15m nonstop -3h behind

PEK–ASB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkmenistan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,071 miles in approximately 7h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–ASB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
T5 Turkmenistan Airlines 2 77W 6h50-7h40
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – T5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: T5 (2 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 ASB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to ASB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
213
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
-3h
Ashgabat is 3 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · ASB: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3:00 PM in Ashgabat.
Distance & Flight Time
3,071 mi / 4,943 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Turkmenistan. An eVisa system launched in April 2025 allows online applications without the previously mandatory letter of invitation. Visa on arrival is available for 10 days with a prior approval letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages. Some regions require a separate special permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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–ASB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Ashgabat route.
Route details
Distance3,071 mi / 4,943 km
Flight time7h 15m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: ASB
IATA / ICAOASB / UTAA
TimezoneAsia/Ashgabat
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation692 ft / 211 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to ASB flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Ashgabat International Airport take about 7h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 3,071 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to ASB: Turkmenistan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Ürümqi Tianshan, İstanbul and Dubai.
Ashgabat is 3 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from ASB 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 ASB

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) are connected by nonstop service from Turkmenistan Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to ASB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to ASB is about 7 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,071 miles (4,943 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, İstanbul and Dubai. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.