Beijing to Chongqing (PEK–CKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–CKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 910 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 107 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: NH, SC, ZH | 98 | 738, 73G, 789, 7M8, 919 | 2h35-3h | – | Star Alliance | NH, SC, ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 28 | 32N, 73H, 789 | 2h45-3h05 | – | – | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 21 | 320 | 2h45-2h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chongqing from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→CKG | PKX→CKG | TSN→CKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 343 | 119 | 85 |
| Flight time | 2h 35m | 2h 35m | 2h 40m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · CKG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing.
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.
Metro Line 10 from the airport to Jiaochangkou (city centre) takes 35–45 minutes (¥6–8) and runs until around 11pm. Transfers to Lines 1, 2, 3, 6 provide extensive city coverage. Airport buses serve major commercial zones (¥20–30). Taxis use a metered system; the Jiefangbei CBD area costs ¥60–90.DiDi ride-hail is the standard option for most travelers and generally cheaper than street taxis. Chongqing's mountainous terrain means surface travel times vary significantly by destination; the elevated metro is more predictable than road travel during peak hours.
Humid subtropical climate. Chongqing is one of China's "Three Furnaces" for summer heat. Summers are hot and humid (30–38°C, June–September) with frequent rainstorms and thunderstorms that cause delays. The city sits at a river confluence and fog is endemic. Winter and early spring mornings often produce dense fog (2–12°C) that delays or diverts departures.
Overcast skies are the norm for most of the year; Chongqing averages among the fewest sunshine days of any major Chinese city. Autumn (October–November) offers the clearest weather. Pollution combined with fog can produce severe visibility reductions in winter. Pack layers for the dramatic temperature drops that occur with elevation changes in the surrounding mountains.
PEK–CKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to CKG
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Hainan Airlines. With 343 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to CKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to CKG ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 910 miles (1,464 km). There are approximately 343 weekly flights outbound and 343 return, totaling 686 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
107 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BAV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN) and Zhangjiakou (ZQZ).