Beijing to Almaty (PKX–ALA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CZ5097
CZ China Southern
32Q
6:55 PM
CST
9:40 PM
+05
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Beijing to Almaty
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,038 mi 5h 45m nonstop -3h behind 12 1-stop hubs

PKX–ALA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,038 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PKX–ALA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 32Q 5h45 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (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, PKX to ALA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to ALA.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
650
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 Almaty from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Almaty International Airport.
Metric PKX→ALA PEK→ALA
Distance from PKX 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 7 11
Flight time 5h 45m 5h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of PKX with service to Almaty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Almaty is 3 hours behind Beijing.
PKX: CST · ALA: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3:00 PM in Almaty.
Distance & Flight Time
2,038 mi / 3,280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m.
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.

PKX–ALA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Almaty route.
Route details
Distance2,038 mi / 3,280 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: ALA
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PKX to ALA flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Almaty International Airport take approximately 5h 45m. The route covers 2,038 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: China Southern Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PKX to ALA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HGH, XIY, HKG, IST, URC, CTU, PVG, KUL, ICN, DOH, CAN and SYX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Almaty is 3 hours behind Beijing.
Nearby alternatives include PEK. 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 PKX to ALA

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Almaty International Airport (ALA) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PKX to ALA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to ALA ranges from 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,038 miles (3,280 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via HGH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PEK).