Beijing to Karamay (PEK–KRY) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
INC Yinchuan 6h 30m CACNHU → 3UGJ Yinchuan (INC) to Karamay flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 25m CAHUHX → MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Karamay flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 48m CAHUHX → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Karamay flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h 55m CAHUSC → CAZH Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Karamay flights
URC Ürümqi 11h 52m 3UCAHU → EUUQ Ürümqi (URC) to Karamay flights
CGO Zhengzhou 13h 32m CANZZH → 3UGJ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Karamay flights
KRL Korla 18h 5m CAZH → 3UG5 Korla (KRL) to Karamay flights
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 19h 52m CAZH → 3UG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Karamay flights
AKU Aksu (Onsu) 24h 20m CASCZH → 3UG5 Aksu (Onsu) (AKU) to Karamay flights
HTN Hotan 28h 28m CAZH → UQ Hotan (HTN) to Karamay flights
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Beijing to Karamay
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,636 mi 4h 45m nonstop -2h behind

PEK–KRY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,636 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–KRY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China Also: ZH 7 73G 4h45 – Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – CA, ZH
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 KRY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to KRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
INC ~6h 30m HMI ~6h 45m AAT ~6h 50m XIY ~7h 25m LHW ~7h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
522
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
-2h
Karamay is 2 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · KRY: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 4:00 PM in Karamay.
Distance & Flight Time
1,636 mi / 2,632 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m gate to gate.
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–KRY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Karamay route.
Route details
Distance1,636 mi / 2,632 km
Flight time4h 45m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: KRY
Full nameKaramay Airport
IATA / ICAOKRY / ZWKM
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to KRY flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Karamay Airport take about 4h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,636 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PEK to KRY: Air China.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Yinchuan Hedong, Xi'an Xianyang and Lanzhou Zhongchuan.
Karamay is 2 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from KRY 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 KRY

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Karamay Airport (KRY) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PEK to KRY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to KRY is about 4 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,636 miles (2,632 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Yinchuan Hedong, Xi'an Xianyang and Lanzhou Zhongchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.