Beijing to Chiang Mai (PEK–CNX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA823
CA Air China
738
5:47 PM
CST T3
8:56 PM
+07
4h 9m
65%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA824
CA Air China
738
11:05 PM
+07
4:40 AM+1
CST
4h 35m
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 10 hubs
CKG Chongqing 6h 40m 3UCAHU PN Chongqing (CKG) to Chiang Mai flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 6h 45m CAHUHX 9C Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Chiang Mai flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 10m CAHUSC 9CCZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Chiang Mai flights
BKK Bangkok 7h 15m CAHUPG ACAFAY Bangkok (BKK) to Chiang Mai flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 22m CACXHU CXUO Hong Kong (HKG) to Chiang Mai flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 30m CAHUSC EU Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Chiang Mai flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 40m AFCAEY 9CMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Chiang Mai flights
ICN Seoul 8h 11m CAKEMF 7CBXLJ Seoul (ICN) to Chiang Mai flights
KMG Kunming 8h 30m 3U8LCA MU Kunming (KMG) to Chiang Mai flights
TPE Taoyuan 8h 45m BRCACI BRCIFD Taoyuan (TPE) to Chiang Mai flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Beijing to Chiang Mai
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,807 mi 4h 9m nonstop -1h behind

PEK–CNX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,807 miles in approximately 4h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–CNX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 4 738 4h09 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – 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 CNX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
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 CNX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,307
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
-1h
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · CNX: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 5:00 PM in Chiang Mai.
Distance & Flight Time
1,807 mi / 2,908 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 9m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

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–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance1,807 mi / 2,908 km
Flight time4h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: CNX
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take about 4h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 1,807 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to CNX: Air China.
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 Chongqing Jiangbei, Xi'an Xianyang and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Chiang Mai is 1 hour behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from CNX 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 CNX

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

PEK to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to CNX is about 4 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,807 miles (2,908 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Xi'an Xianyang and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.