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Scan through all non-stop flights from Beijing to Xining. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from PEK to XNN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
The Subarctic region surrounding Xining is famous for its natural landscapes, rich wildlife, and spectacular sights such as the Northern Lights and the midnight sun. Winters here are long, harsh, and extremely cold, typically lasting between 6 to 8 months, with temperatures often dropping below -20°C (-4°F). Summers on the other hand are short but pleasant, lasting only 1 to 3 months, with temperatures reaching a comfortable 15°C to 20°C (59°F to 68°F) and lots of daylight.
The best time to visit is during the long, sunny winter months from November to March, perfect for enjoying a variety of winter sports in the higher elevations. For a trip outside winter, mid-summer (May to August) offers mild, and pleasantly warm weather.

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Beijing PEK to Xining XNN, which is Air China. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
Click an airline below to view their PEK XNN flight schedule.
Flights from PEK to XNN are operated 16 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:30 - 18:15. The earliest flight departs at 06:30, the last flight departs at 18:15. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Beijing to Xining takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Beijing and Xining is 824 miles (or 1,326 km).
There is 1 airport in Xining: Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN).
There are 16 flights per week flying from Beijing to Xining (as of April 2026).
2 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing to Xining.
The distance from Beijing to Xining is 824 miles (1,326 kilometers).
Air China is the only airline flying nonstop from Beijing to Xining.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Beijing to Xining.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Beijing to Xining:
The earliest flight departs at 06:30 from Beijing and arrives at 08:50 at Xining.
The latest flight departs at 18:15 from Beijing and arrives at 20:45 at Xining.
824 miles (1,326 km) · 2h 20m
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Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1267
Air China
Airbus A319
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06:30
08:50
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1267
Air China
Airbus A319
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06:30
08:50
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1267
Air China
Airbus A319
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12:25
14:45
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1203
Air China
Airbus A320-100/200
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12:25
14:45
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1203
Air China
Airbus A320-100/200
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15:15
17:45
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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15:15
17:45
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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15:15
17:45
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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15:15
17:45
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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15:20
17:45
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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16:30
18:55
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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16:30
18:55
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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16:45
19:10
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Airbus A319
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16:45
19:10
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Airbus A320-100/200
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16:45
19:10
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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16:45
19:10
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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16:45
19:10
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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16:45
19:10
Air China
Star Alliance
CA 1261
Air China
Boeing 737-800
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