Beijing to Karamay (PEK–KRY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,636 mi airlines charter/private 17/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZH1233cs
ZH Shenzhen
73G
7:10 AM
CST T3
11:55 AM
+06
4h 45m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1233+1
CA Air China
73G
7:10 AM
CST T3
11:55 AM
+06
4h 45m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA9707
CA Air China
73G
3:50 PM
CST T3
8:40 PM
+06
4h 50m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1234cs
ZH Shenzhen
73G
12:40 PM
+06
4:35 PM
CST
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1234+1
CA Air China
73G
12:40 PM
+06
4:45 PM
CST
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA9708
CA Air China
73G
9:30 PM
+06
1:30 AM+1
CST
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 45m CAHUHX 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Karamay flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 57m CAHUHX MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Karamay flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h 58m CAHUSC CAZH Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Karamay flights
URC Ürümqi 12h 43m 3UCAHU EUUQ Ürümqi (URC) to Karamay flights
CGO Zhengzhou 17h 52m CANZZH 3UGJ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Karamay flights
YIN Ili (Yining / Ghulja) 19h CAZH 3UG5 Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) to Karamay flights
KRL Korla 24h CAZH 3UG5 Korla (KRL) to Karamay flights
AKU Aksu (Onsu) 24h 13m CASCZH 3UG5 Aksu (Onsu) (AKU) to Karamay flights
HTN Hotan 28h 33m CAZH UQ Hotan (HTN) to Karamay flights
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Beijing to Karamay
1 carrier, 17 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.

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 10 73G 4h45-4h50 Star Alliance ZH
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – CA, ZH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (10 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 KRY direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to KRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
548
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
-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.

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 flights17 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: KRY
IATA / ICAOKRY / ZWKM
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi

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, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Xi'an Xianyang.
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 17 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 17 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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