Toronto to Beijing (YYZ–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YYZ–PEK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,563 miles in approximately 12h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 3 | 77W | 12h54 | Star Alliance | – | |
| HU Hainan Airlines | 1 | 789 | 13h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YYZ: EDT · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
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.
The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.
Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.
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.
YYZ–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YYZ to PEK
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Hainan Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YYZ to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YYZ to PEK ranges from 12 hours 54 minutes to 13 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,563 miles (10,561 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.