Beijing to Bangkok (PEK–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–BKK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Hainan Airlines and Thai Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,061 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 83 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC | 14 | 333, 7M8 | 5h10-5h20 | – | Star Alliance | SC |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 14 | 73H | 5h-5h05 | – | – | – |
| TG Thai Airways Also: PG | 14 | 32Q, 359 | 4h40-5h10 | – | Star Alliance | PG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bangkok from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→BKK | PKX→BKK | TSN→BKK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 7 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 40m | 5h 5m | 5h 30m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · BKK: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.
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.
Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.
Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.
Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.
PEK–BKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to BKK
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Hainan Airlines and Thai Airways. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to BKK ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,061 miles (3,317 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
83 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CSX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX) and Tianjin (TSN).