Beijing to Spata-Artemida (PEK–ATH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CA863
CA Air China
332
2:30 AM
CST T3
8:00 AM
EET
11h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA864
CA Air China
332
1:10 PM
EET
5:30 AM+1
CST
10h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Spata-Artemida
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,727 mi 11h 30m nonstop -6h behind 35 1-stop hubs

PEK–ATH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,727 miles in approximately 11h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–ATH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 4 332 11h30 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (4 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 ATH direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to ATH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,718
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
Spata-Artemida is 6 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · ATH: EET

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 12:00 PM in Spata-Artemida.
Distance & Flight Time
4,727 mi / 7,606 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Greece. Applications are submitted through VFS Global centres across China, with processing taking up to 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day stay limit within any 180-day period applies across all Schengen member states combined.

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 ATH

Metro Line 3 departs from the basement level of the terminal to central Athens every 30 minutes (€10, 40 min). Express buses X95 (Syntagma), X96 (Piraeus port), and X93 (long-distance bus terminal) run 24 hours a day for €6.20. Taxis queue outside arrivals with fixed rates: €40 to the city centre during the day, €55 at night and on public holidays. Meters still run but the flat rate applies if higher.Rental car desks are in the arrivals area. The airport is 33 km east of Athens via the Attiki Odos motorway (toll). Ferries to the Greek islands depart from Piraeus port; the X96 bus connects the airport to the port directly.

Spata-Artemida Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and dry at 30–38°C with intense sunshine and very little rain. Flying conditions are excellent. Summer heat can affect tarmac operations. The airport sits on a coastal plain exposed to the Meltemi northerly winds in July–August, which can cause turbulence on approach but rarely close the airport.

Winters (December–February) are mild and rainy at 8–14°C. Snow is rare in Athens but occasional. Thunderstorms in autumn (October–November) can produce sharp delays. ATH has among the most reliable flying conditions of any major European hub.

PEK–ATH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Spata-Artemida route.
Route details
Distance4,727 mi / 7,606 km
Flight time11h 30m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: ATH
IATA / ICAOATH / LGAV
TimezoneEurope/Athens
Passengers/yr31.8M
Elevation308 ft / 94 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to ATH flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport take approximately 11h 30m. The route covers 4,727 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PEK to ATH. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OSL, BEG, TLV, ADD, MXP, BRU, MAN, BER, IST, EDI, WAW, AUH, CAI, CDG, VIE, IAD, RUH, DUB, BCN, PRG, GVA, MUC, DXB, YYZ, FRA, SIN, PVG, FCO, MAD, BUD, LHR, ARN, AMS, CPH and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Spata-Artemida is 6 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from ATH to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ATH

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to ATH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to ATH ranges from 11 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,727 miles (7,606 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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