Beijing to Irkutsk (PEK–IKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA Air China
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Beijing to Irkutsk
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,021 mi 3h 5m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

PEK–IKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,021 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 5 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–IKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 4 738 3h05 – 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.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PEK to IKT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to IKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
KWL ~17h 45m HRB ~18h 50m CAN ~21h 35m PVG ~23h 35m SYX ~24h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
337
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
0h
Irkutsk is 0 hours the same as Beijing.
PEK: CST · IKT: +08

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Irkutsk.
Distance & Flight Time
1,021 mi / 1,644 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days under a decree effective from December 1, 2025 through September 14, 2026. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, transit, and cultural or sports events. A valid ordinary Chinese passport is the only document required at the border. Work, study, and long-term residency still require a standard Russian visa.

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–IKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Irkutsk route.
Route details
Distance1,021 mi / 1,644 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: IKT
Full nameIrkutsk International Airport
IATA / ICAOIKT / UIII
TimezoneAsia/Irkutsk
Elevation1,675 ft / 511 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to IKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Irkutsk International Airport take approximately 3h 5m. The route covers 1,021 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from PEK to IKT. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWL, HRB, CAN, PVG and SYX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from IKT to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PEK to IKT

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

PEK to IKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to IKT ranges from 3 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,021 miles (1,644 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via KWL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.