Beijing to Helsinki (Vantaa) (PKX–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ8171
CZ China Southern
789
2:55 PM
CST
6:35 PM
EEST
8h 40m
55%
M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 13h 30m CZ 6EAFAR Amsterdam (AMS) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 14m CA A3AYCX Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
IST Istanbul 14h 53m 3UCZ 6EAYMS Istanbul (IST) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 17h 55m 3UAYEY AYHOMU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 18h 20m 3UCZEY 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
HKG Hong Kong 20h 37m CXCZHU AY Hong Kong (HKG) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
HND Tokyo 22h 30m CZJL AYBAIB Tokyo (HND) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
ICN Seoul 22h 35m CACZMU AY Seoul (ICN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
BKK Bangkok 24h 25m MU AY Bangkok (BKK) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
SIN Singapore 25h 35m GASQVA AYQF Singapore (SIN) to Helsinki (Vantaa) flights
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Beijing to Helsinki (Vantaa)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,946 mi 8h 40m nonstop -5h behind

PKX–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,946 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PKX–HEL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 789 8h40 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – 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 HEL 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
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PKX to HEL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,093
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
-5h
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 5 hours behind Beijing.
PKX: CST · HEL: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Distance & Flight Time
3,946 mi / 6,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 40m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Finland. Apply at the Finnish embassy or a VFS Global visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

You need a completed application form, two passport photos, travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage, flight booking, accommodation proof, and bank statements from the last 3 months. An employment letter confirming salary and approved leave is required for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond your planned Schengen exit date and 2 blank pages.

PKX–HEL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Helsinki (Vantaa) route.
Route details
Distance3,946 mi / 6,351 km
Flight time8h 40m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PKX
IATA / ICAOPKX / ZBAD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr49.4M
Elevation98 ft / 30 m
Destination: HEL
IATA / ICAOHEL / EFHK
TimezoneEurope/Helsinki
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation179 ft / 55 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PKX to HEL flights.
Nonstop flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Helsinki Vantaa Airport take about 8h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 3,946 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PKX to HEL: China Southern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and İstanbul.
Helsinki (Vantaa) is 5 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from HEL to PKX 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 PKX to HEL

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

PKX to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PKX to HEL is about 8 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,946 miles (6,351 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.