Beijing to Astana (PEK–NQZ) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PEK–NQZ is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Astana and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 2,269 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KC Air Astana Also: CZ | 5 | 320, 321 | 5h43-6h | – | – | CZ |
| CA Air China | 3 | 7M8 | 6h | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · NQZ: +05
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3:00 PM in Astana.
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.
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–NQZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to NQZ
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Astana and Air China. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to NQZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to NQZ is about 6 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,269 miles (3,652 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ürümqi Tianshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Almaty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.