Beijing to Seoul (PEK–GMP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CA137+1
CA Air China
738
10:00 AM
CST T3
1:05 PM
KST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE2052+1
KE Korean
32Q
11:45 AM
CST T2
3:00 PM
KST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ3365+1
OZ Asiana
321
5:10 PM
CST T3
8:10 PM
KST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA5040cs
CA Air China
321
8:40 AM
KST TI
9:45 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE2051+1
KE Korean
32Q
9:05 AM
KST TI
10:25 AM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA138+1
CA Air China
738
2:25 PM
KST TI
4:00 PM
CST
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OZ3355+1
OZ Asiana
321
3:00 PM
KST TI
4:10 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Seoul
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 576 mi 2h nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

PEK–GMP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 576 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–GMP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air Also: MF 7 32Q 2h15 SkyTeam MF
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – OZ
32Q Airbus A321neo – KE
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (7 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 GMP direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to GMP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
277
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.

Other ways to reach Seoul from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Gimpo International Airport.
Metric PEK→GMP PKX→GMP
Distance from PEK 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 21 7
Flight time 2h 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Gimpo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
PEK: CST · GMP: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 7:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
576 mi / 927 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m to 2h 15m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders generally require a visa to enter South Korea. A temporary visa-free program (September 2025 to June 2026) allows entry for up to 15 days, but only for organized tour groups of 3 or more booked through accredited agencies. Individual travelers must apply for a visa at a South Korean embassy or consulate. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

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–GMP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance576 mi / 927 km
Flight time2h to 2h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 28 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: GMP
IATA / ICAOGMP / RKSS
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr25.0M
Elevation59 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to GMP flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Gimpo International Airport take approximately 2h to 2h 15m. The route covers 576 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Korean Air. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from PEK to GMP. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ICN, PUS, CJU, SHA, KIX, HND, MEL, SFO and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 1 hour ahead of Beijing.
Yes, return flights from GMP to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 GMP

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Gimpo International Airport (GMP) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PEK to GMP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to GMP ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 576 miles (927 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ICN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).