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

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T5610
T5 Turkmenistan
IL7
1:30 AM
CST TT2
6:30 AM
+05
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices
T5608
T5 Turkmenistan
77W
7:16 AM
CST TT2
11:32 AM
+05
7h 16m
M T W T F S S
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T5606
T5 Turkmenistan
77W
3:30 PM
CST TT2
7:51 PM
+05
7h 21m
M T W T F S S
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T5605
T5 Turkmenistan
77W
3:20 AM
+05 TMAIN
12:20 PM
CST
6h
M T W T F S S
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T5607
T5 Turkmenistan
77W
8:24 PM
+05 TMAIN
5:13 AM+1
CST
5h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Ashgabat
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 3,071 mi 7h 16m nonstop -3h behind 2 1-stop hubs

PEK–ASB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkmenistan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,071 miles in approximately 7h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 3 77W, IL7 7h16-8h
Aircraft on this route
77W Boeing 777-300ER – T5
IL7 Ilyushin IL76 – T5
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: T5 (3 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
1
flight
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
3
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to ASB.
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One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
132
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 16m to 7h 21m.
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 16m to 7h 21m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections2 hubs
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 approximately 7h 16m to 7h 21m. The route covers 3,071 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkmenistan Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PEK to ASB. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through URC and DXB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 7 hours 16 minutes to 7 hours 21 minutes. 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

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via URC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.