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

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Beijing to Chiang Mai
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,807 mi 5h nonstop -1h behind 14 1-stop hubs

PEK–CNX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,807 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 7 738 5h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to CNX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to CNX.
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One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
MNL ~9h 54m XIY ~14h 30m ICN ~15h 43m HAN ~17h 16m PVG ~19h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
947
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.
Know before you go

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 5h 0m.
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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

PEK–CNX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Chiang Mai route.
Route details
Distance1,807 mi / 2,908 km
Flight time5h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: CNX
Full nameChiang Mai International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNX / VTCC
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation1,036 ft / 316 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to CNX flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport take approximately 5h. The route covers 1,807 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PEK to CNX. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MNL, XIY, ICN, HAN, PVG, KMG, RGN, KUL, TPE, CAN, BKK, HKG, HKT and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to CNX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to CNX ranges from 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,807 miles (2,908 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.