Montréal to Beijing (YUL–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
YYZ Toronto 16h ACADAM CAHU Toronto (YYZ) to Beijing flights
ICN Seoul 18h 15m AC CAKEMF Seoul (ICN) to Beijing flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 35m A3ACAF AFCA Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Beijing flights
MAD Madrid 18h 41m ACOSTS CA Madrid (MAD) to Beijing flights
LGW London 19h 40m TS CA London (LGW) to Beijing flights
YVR Vancouver 19h 45m ACAIAV ACCA Vancouver (YVR) to Beijing flights
NRT Narita 19h 50m AC HUIJNH Narita (NRT) to Beijing flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 19h 52m A3ACPD CA Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Beijing flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 19h 55m A3ACLH CALHTP Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Beijing flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 20h 16m ACLXOS CA Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Beijing flights
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Montréal to Beijing
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 6,492 mi 4h 24m nonstop +12h ahead

YUL–PEK had nonstop service from Air China, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 6,492 miles in 4h 24m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YUL–PEK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 1 53% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YUL to PEK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,676
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
YUL → PEK
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
PEK → YUL
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12h
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Montréal.
YUL: EDT · PEK: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Montréal, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Distance & Flight Time
6,492 mi / 10,447 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 24m gate to gate.
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 to YUL

The 747 Express bus runs 24/7 from downtown Montréal (Berri-UQAM and Lionel-Groulx métro stations) to Trudeau in 45–60 minutes for CAD $11 with a OPUS card or $11 cash. STM métro does not reach the airport; the 747 Express bus handles the city-airport connection. Taxis from downtown are metered at roughly CAD $45–55.Uber and Lyft operate from designated pick-up zones at departures level. Driving via Highway 20 West is straightforward; the airport has structured parking directly attached to the terminal starting at CAD $5/30 min, with economy lots farther out.

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.

YUL–PEK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montréal to Beijing route.
Route details
Distance6,492 mi / 10,447 km
Flight time4h 24m
Time difference+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m
Destination: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YUL to PEK flights.
Nonstop flights from Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport take about 4h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 6,492 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from YUL to PEK: Air China. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Incheon and Charles de Gaulle.
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Montréal.
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.

Flights from YUL to PEK

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) had nonstop service from Air China, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YUL to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YUL to PEK is about 4 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,492 miles (10,447 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Incheon and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.