Beijing to Moscow (PEK–SVO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CA909
CA Air China
77W
2:30 PM
CST T3
5:15 PM
MSK
7h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7985
HU Hainan
333
2:35 PM
CST T2
6:05 PM
MSK
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7986
HU Hainan
333
8:05 PM
MSK TC
9:00 AM+1
CST
7h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA910
CA Air China
77W
8:45 PM
MSK TC
8:36 AM+1
CST
6h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Beijing to Moscow
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,601 mi 7h 45m nonstop -5h behind 33 1-stop hubs

PEK–SVO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 3,601 miles in approximately 7h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PEK–SVO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 7 77W 7h45 Star Alliance
HU Hainan Airlines 7 333 8h30
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – HU
77W Boeing 777-300ER – CA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: HU (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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 SVO 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 SVO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,087
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.

Other ways to reach Moscow from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Sheremetyevo International Airport.
Metric PEK→SVO PKX→SVO
Distance from PEK 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 7
Flight time 7h 45m 8h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Sheremetyevo International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Moscow is 5 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · SVO: MSK

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1:00 PM in Moscow.
Distance & Flight Time
3,601 mi / 5,795 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 45m to 8h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Russia visa-free for up to 30 days under a decree effective from December 1, 2025 through September 14, 2026. The exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, transit, and cultural or sports events. A valid ordinary Chinese passport is the only document required at the border. Work, study, and long-term residency still require a standard Russian visa.

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–SVO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Moscow route.
Route details
Distance3,601 mi / 5,795 km
Flight time7h 45m to 8h 30m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: SVO
IATA / ICAOSVO / UUEE
TimezoneEurope/Moscow
Passengers/yr43.7M
Elevation622 ft / 190 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to SVO flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Sheremetyevo International Airport take approximately 7h 45m to 8h 30m. The route covers 3,601 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air China and Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from PEK to SVO. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IKA, URC, WUH, MSQ, NQZ, LED, ALA, TAS, IST, PVG, SHE, HAK, TAO, CAI, XIY, AUH, DXB, CKG, IKT, BEG, SGN, HGH, RUH, CAN, VVO, SZX, HKG, BKK, TFU, HAN, SYX, HKT and ALG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Moscow is 5 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from SVO to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SVO

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

PEK to SVO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PEK to SVO ranges from 7 hours 45 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,601 miles (5,795 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via IKA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).