Beijing to Geneva (PEK–GVA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PEK–GVA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 5,096 miles in approximately 10h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: TP | 8 | 359 | 10h50-10h55 | – | Star Alliance | TP |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · GVA: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 12:00 PM in Geneva.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to GVA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to GVA is about 10 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,096 miles (8,200 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.