Beijing to Geneva (PEK–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CA861
CA Air China
359
2:55 AM
CST TT3
7:15 AM
CET
11h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA862
CA Air China
359
12:20 PM
CET TT1
5:50 AM+1
CST
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Beijing to Geneva
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 5,096 mi 11h 20m nonstop -7h behind 31 1-stop hubs

PEK–GVA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 5,096 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–GVA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 6 359 11h20 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (6 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 GVA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
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
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to GVA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,351
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
-7h
Geneva is 7 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · GVA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 11:00 AM in Geneva.
Distance & Flight Time
5,096 mi / 8,200 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 20m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Switzerland. Apply at the Swiss embassy or through a TLScontact visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Standard processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

Required documents include a completed application form, two passport photos, travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage, round-trip flight reservation, hotel bookings or invitation letter, and proof of financial means. Bank statements from the last 3 months showing sufficient balance are standard. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months past your planned exit from the Schengen area with 2 blank pages.

Switzerland is part of the Schengen area but not the EU. Your Schengen visa from any member state is valid for entry into Switzerland and vice versa.

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–GVA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Geneva route.
Route details
Distance5,096 mi / 8,200 km
Flight time11h 20m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: GVA
IATA / ICAOGVA / LSGG
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,411 ft / 430 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to GVA flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Geneva Cointrin International Airport take approximately 11h 20m. The route covers 5,096 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from PEK to GVA. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CPH, BEG, VIE, CAI, IST, DUB, ATH, CDG, WAW, MAN, BCN, OSL, BER, ARN, MUC, BRU, DXB, FRA, MAD, AMS, EDI, FCO, PVG, LHR, RUH, AUH, ALG, TLV, ADD, JFK and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Geneva is 7 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from GVA 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 GVA

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to GVA ranges from 11 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,096 miles (8,200 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via CPH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.