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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZH1233cs
ZH Shenzhen
73G
7:15 AM
CST TT3
11:55 AM
+06
6h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1233+1
CA Air China
73G
7:15 AM
CST T3
11:55 AM
+06
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZH1234cs
ZH Shenzhen
73G
12:40 PM
+06
4:35 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA1234+1
CA Air China
73G
2:18 PM
+06
5:57 PM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Beijing to Karamay
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,636 mi 4h 40m nonstop -2h behind 13 1-stop hubs

PEK–KRY is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,636 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 4h40 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.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to KRY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
490
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 40m to 6h 40m.
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 40m to 6h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
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 approximately 4h 40m to 6h 40m. The route covers 1,636 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air China. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PEK to KRY. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HMI, AAT, KHG, TFU, HTN, LHW, YIN, INC, CGO, XIY, KRL, URC and AKU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 4 hours 40 minutes to 6 hours 40 minutes. 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

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via HMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.