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Airports / China / PEK
Large airport · PEK
Beijing Capital International Airport.
Beijing, China · 116 ft elevation. 6 charter operators based here.
3.7/5
Google rating
6,459 ratings
6
Operators based
116
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Beijing, ChinaELEV 116 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.7
Google rating
6,459
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6
Based operators
charter operators on the field
116
Field elevation
feet above sea level
13
Nearest alternate
nm to CN-0006
Field standing
6 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 91% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
13 nm
To the nearest alternate
Beijing Shahezhen Air Base (CN-0006), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Beijing Capital International Airport (ZBAA / PEK) is a large commercial airport serving Beijing, China. The field lies at an elevation of 116 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Beijing Capital Airlines Co., Ltd., Deer Jet Co Ltd, and Global Wings Aviation base aircraft at PEK, 6 in all. Useful alternates include Beijing Shahezhen Air Base (CN-0006, 13 nm), Beijing Tongxian Air Base (CN-0007, 17 nm), and [Duplicate] Beijing Xijiao Airport (CN-0481, 17 nm). PEK offers 3 runways, the longest 12,467-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of PEK vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as BJS and Beijing. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from PEK, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport stands out as one of the most organized and efficiently managed international hubs I have traveled through.”
Sabri Fdool5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Check-in and security procedures were handled with remarkable professionalism, with staff demonstrating both courtesy and efficiency.”
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Field capability
ICAO
ZBAA
IATA
PEK
FAA / Local
ZBAA
Elevation
116 ft
Coordinates
40.0773° N · 116.5967° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs China fields
state range 6–14,472 ft
At 116 ft, PEK sits lower than 75% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 12,467 ft
- 01/1912,467 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 18L/36R12,467 ft × 197 ftAsphaltLighted
- 18R/36L10,499 ft × 164 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,467 ft
PEK's 12,467 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators6
- Deer Jet Co LtdBeijing · Part 1358 aircraft · ZBAA
- ZYB Lily JetBeijing · Part 1357 aircraft · ZBAA
- Global Wings AviationBeijing · Part 1353 aircraft · ZBAA
- Nanshan Jet CO., Ltd.Beijing · Part 1353 aircraft · ZBAA
- Beijing Capital Airlines Co., Ltd.Beijing · Part 1353.7(6,458)2 aircraft · ZBAA
- Mandarin AirBeijing · Part 1354.7(27)2 aircraft · ZBAA
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 13nmCN-0006Beijing Shahezhen Air BaseBeijing
- 17nmCN-0007Beijing Tongxian Air BaseBeijing
- 17nmCN-0481[Duplicate] Beijing Xijiao AirportBeijing
- 17nmZBBBBeijing Xijiao AirportBeijing
- 29nmCN-0016Liangxiangzhen Air BaseBeijing
- 34nmCN-0022Yongning Air BaseYongning
Location
Open the full mapZBAA · Beijing Capital International Airport · Beijing, China
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PEK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,433 nm | 8h 23m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,391 nm | 10h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 4,686 nm | 11h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,126 nm | 12h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,168 nm | 12h 25m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 5,275 nm | 12h 40m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 5,404 nm | 12h 58m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 5,416 nm | 13h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PEK?
- Beijing Capital International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,467 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at PEK?
- Beijing Capital International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 12,467 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PEK?
- Yes. 6 charter operators list Beijing Capital International Airport as a home base, including Beijing Capital Airlines Co., Ltd., Deer Jet Co Ltd, Global Wings Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to PEK?
- The closest alternate is Beijing Shahezhen Air Base (CN-0006), about 13 nm away, followed by Beijing Tongxian Air Base (CN-0007) at 17 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PEK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 8h 23m (3,433 nm), Honolulu about 10h 37m (4,391 nm), Seattle about 11h 18m (4,686 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.