Edmonton to Beijing (YEG–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YEG Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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
YVR Vancouver 16h ACAFAI ACCA Vancouver (YVR) to Beijing flights
YYZ Toronto 18h 20m ACAFAM CAHU Toronto (YYZ) to Beijing flights
LAX Los Angeles 24h 2m QFSKWS CAUA Los Angeles (LAX) to Beijing flights
AMS Amsterdam 25h KL CAKLMU Amsterdam (AMS) to Beijing flights
SEA Seattle 31h 2m ASAYKE HU Seattle (SEA) to Beijing flights
SFO San Francisco 37h 30m ACAVEK CAUA San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing flights
YUL Montréal ~9h 59m ACAVEK CA Montréal (YUL) to Beijing flights
KIX Osaka ~15h 12m CAHUNH Osaka (KIX) to Beijing flights
ORD Chicago ~18h 59m ACUA CA Chicago (ORD) to Beijing flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta ~21h 45m WS HU Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Beijing flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Edmonton to Beijing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+14h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YEG and PEK, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YEG to PEK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
506
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YEG → PEK
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Return
PEK → YEG
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YEG delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+14h
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Edmonton.
YEG: MDT · PEK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Edmonton, it's 8:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Visa & Entry

Canadian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. The exemption applies to ordinary passports only. Carry supporting documents such as hotel bookings and return tickets. Check whether this policy has been extended before booking travel beyond 2026.

Getting from PEK

Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.

Beijing Climate

Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.

Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.

YEG–PEK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Edmonton to Beijing route.
Route details
Time difference+14 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YEG
IATA / ICAOYEG / CYEG
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr8.5M
Elevation2,373 ft / 723 m
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YEG to PEK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Vancouver, Toronto Pearson and Los Angeles.
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Edmonton.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Vancouver, Toronto Pearson and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.