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Air China flies nonstop from Chiang Mai to Beijing. The 2,909 km flight takes about 4 hours 10 minutes.
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Chiang Mai to Beijing flight guide
Flying from Chiang Mai to Beijing
In short
Air China flies nonstop from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) in northern Thailand to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), a 2,909 km trip of about 4 hours 10 minutes. It suits travellers finishing a holiday in the north who want to reach Beijing without changing planes in Bangkok, and business visitors heading home to northern China.
Air China is the only airline on the route. As a full-service carrier it normally includes a checked bag and a meal in economy; the exact allowance shows on your booking. Request a Muslim meal or another special meal through manage-booking at least 24 hours before departure.
Shuttle van routes A1 and A2 to Chiang Mai airport
Chiang Mai's airport sits just south-west of the old city, so the run to the terminal is short. The airport authority, AOT, lists several ways in. Airport shuttle vans charge a flat 40 baht on route A1 (Nimmanhaemin, Huay Kaew and the moat) and route A2 (Mahidol Road, the Night Bazaar and Chang Khlan Road hotels), and 60 baht on route A3 out to Ring Road 2; they pick up at Gate 12 of the international terminal. The yellow and red lines of the Chiang Mai City Bus run from 06:00 to 23:30 and link the airport with the old city, the Night Bazaar and Maya mall. Red songthaews and taxis or Grab cover everything else.
AOT asks passengers to arrive at least two hours before departure. For an international flight like this one, give yourself a little more: you need time for check-in, passport control and the security line on the international side of the building.
Beijing Capital, not Daxing, and the Airport Express
Flights land at Beijing Capital, north-east of the city. The Capital Airport Express train runs to Dongzhimen, where it connects with the subway, and taxis queue outside each terminal. Beijing also has a second airport, Daxing (PKX), far to the south. If you are booking a domestic onward flight, make sure it leaves from Capital, since a cross-city transfer between the two takes well over an hour.
China's entry rules depend on your passport. Some nationalities can visit without a visa or use visa-free transit, while others need a visa issued in advance. Check the Chinese embassy or consulate that covers your country before you buy a ticket.
Cool season flights from November to February
Chiang Mai's cool season, from November to February, brings warm days and evenings that can drop to about 10°C; it is the busiest period for flights out of the north. From April the heat builds to around 40°C, and the rains run roughly from June to October.
One hour ahead in Beijing, plus links via Bangkok
Clocks go forward one hour when you land in Beijing (Thailand is UTC+7, China UTC+8), and neither country uses daylight saving. Travellers starting further west in Asia often reach Chiang Mai through Bangkok (see our Dhaka to Bangkok flights page) and finish their trip with this flight north. Beijing Capital also has its own direct flights to South Asia, such as Dhaka to Beijing Capital flights, which matters if you are planning a round trip with an open jaw.
Air China's network from Beijing into Thailand is larger than this one route. For winter 2026/27 it has scheduled up to three daily Beijing to Phuket flights between 16 November 2026 and 20 February 2027, a sign of how much Chinese leisure traffic heads south in the cold months. Book Chiang Mai departures in December and January early.
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Chiang Mai to Beijing flights at a glance
Air China flies nonstop from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Beijing (PEK). The 2,909 km flight takes about 4 hours 10 minutes.
| Flight time | 4h 10m nonstop |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,909 km |
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Airlines flying Chiang Mai to Beijing
One airline flies this route nonstop.
Departure and arrival airports
CNX Chiang Mai International Airport
- Codes
- IATA CNX
- City
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Terminal
- One passenger building with international and domestic halls.
- Time zone
- UTC+7, no daylight saving
PEK Beijing Capital International Airport
- Codes
- IATA PEK
- City
- Beijing, China
- Getting into town
- Beijing Capital International Airport is north-east of the city. The Capital Airport Express train runs to Dongzhimen, where it meets the subway, and taxis queue outside each terminal.
- Time zone
- UTC+8
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Getting there
Air China flies the route nonstop. Schedules change by season, so check the flights for your dates in the search above.
About 4 hours 10 minutes in the air. The two airports are 2,909 km apart in a straight line; actual times vary a little by airline, aircraft and wind.
One passenger building with international and domestic halls. International flights such as this one use the international side, so allow time for immigration before boarding.
Beijing Capital International Airport is north-east of the city. The Capital Airport Express train runs to Dongzhimen, where it meets the subway, and taxis queue outside each terminal.
Most international travellers reach Chiang Mai through Bangkok, then take a domestic flight north. Chiang Mai also has direct flights from several Asian cities, so check our search for your starting point.
Yes, Beijing also has its own flights from Dhaka; see Dhaka to Beijing Capital flights. Flying via Chiang Mai makes sense when you want a stopover in Thailand on the way.
Beijing Capital (PEK), in the north-east of the city. Air China flies the route into Capital; Daxing (PKX) is a separate airport far to the south, so make sure any onward booking leaves from the same one.
Capital is north-east of the city and Daxing far to the south, so a transfer between them can take well over an hour. Avoid connections that switch airports.
AOT lists flat fares of 40 baht on routes A1 and A2 and 60 baht on route A3, picking up at Gate 12 of the international terminal.
General
The clock moves one hour forward from Thai time (Thailand is UTC+7). Neither side uses daylight saving, so the gap stays the same all year.
What's included
Air China is a full-service airline and normally includes a checked bag in economy. The exact allowance depends on the fare and is shown on your booking.
Visa & documents
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter visa-free or use visa-free transit, others need a visa in advance, so check with the Chinese embassy that covers your country before booking.
Stay & facilities
On Air China, request a Muslim (halal) meal when you book or at least 24 hours before departure through the airline's manage-booking page.
Timing & weather
November to February is Chiang Mai's cool, dry season, with warm days and evenings that can fall to about 10°C.
