Beijing to Astana (PEK–NQZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KC Air Astana
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Beijing to Astana
1 carrier, 6 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,269 mi 6h nonstop -3h behind 10 1-stop hubs

PEK–NQZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Astana leads the route. The flight covers 2,269 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–NQZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KC Air Astana 6 32Q 6h – – –
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – KC
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: KC (6 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 NQZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to NQZ.
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One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
XIY ~16h 40m PRG ~16h 45m IST ~17h 10m URC ~17h 29m BEG ~18h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
417
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
-3h
Astana is 3 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · NQZ: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3:00 PM in Astana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,269 mi / 3,652 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Kazakhstan visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. For stays exceeding 30 days, registration with migration authorities or a visa is required.

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–NQZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Astana route.
Route details
Distance2,269 mi / 3,652 km
Flight time6h
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights6 out / 3 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: PEK
Full nameBeijing Capital International Airport
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: NQZ
Full nameNursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA / ICAONQZ / UACC
TimezoneAsia/Qostanay
Elevation1,165 ft / 355 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to NQZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport take approximately 6h. The route covers 2,269 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Astana.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from PEK to NQZ. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through XIY, PRG, IST, URC, BEG, ALA, SYX, TAS, DXB and LED. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Astana is 3 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from NQZ 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 NQZ

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PEK to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to NQZ ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,269 miles (3,652 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 9 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via XIY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.