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Flights from Beijing to Astana

Nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to Astana (NQZ) take about 5h 4m (3,653 km). Air Astana and Air China fly it. Lowest fare seen: $334 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Beijing to Astana

Carriers on PEK–NQZ according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Astananonstop fare seen✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen

Beijing to Astana fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $334 one-way. With stops: Dec 2026, from $220. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$48128 Oct 2026 · Air China$263 · 2 stops25 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$34328 Nov 2026 · Air Astana$235 · 1 stop11 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$3345 Dec 2026 · Air Astana$220 · 1 stop15 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$3342 Jan 2027 · Air Astana$249 · 1 stop18 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$33424 Mar 2027 · Air China$258 · 1 stop31 Mar 2027
Apr 2027$3453 Apr 2027 · Air Astana—
May 2027$3348 May 2027 · Air Astana$333 · 1 stop8 May 2027 · Air Astana
Jul 2027$3565 Jul 2027 · Air China$344 · 1 stop5 Jul 2027 · Air Astana
Sept 2027$37014 Sept 2027 · Air China$333 · 1 stop14 Sept 2027 · Air Astana

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $235 for November 2026, $220 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 8 of 8 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Beijing to Astana, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Beijing to Astana flights

How long is the flight from Beijing to Astana?
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to Astana (NQZ) takes about 5h 4m, covering 3,653 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Beijing from Astana by air?
The great-circle distance between Beijing Capital International Airport and Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport is 3,653 km (2,270 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Beijing to Astana?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEK–NQZ route include Air Astana and Air China. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Beijing to Astana cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEK–NQZ was $334 USD with Air Astana (nonstop), departing 5 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to Astana?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $220 one-way, against $345 for April 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Beijing to Astana?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $273 with one stop against $334 nonstop, a saving of $61. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Astana?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Astana visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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