Yichang (Xiaoting) to Beijing (YIH–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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YIH–PEK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 718 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 7 | 909 | 2h15 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h19 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Yichang (Xiaoting)
| Metric | YIH→PEK | DYG→PEK | XFN→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YIH | – | 118 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 21 | 14 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 20m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
YIH: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Yichang (Xiaoting), it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
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.
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.
YIH–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YIH to PEK
Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Hainan Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YIH to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YIH to PEK is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 718 miles (1,155 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Lanzhou Zhongchuan and Ningbo Lishe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhangjiajie (Yongding) (DYG), Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN) and Shiyan (Maojian) (WDS).