Route Network
Beijing Capital Airport connects 206 destinations worldwide, with Shenzhen standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Washington, and the shortest flight is to Dalian.
Route and destination data updated February 16, 2026.
Beijing Capital Airport is served by 63 airlines, with Air China in the lead at 46% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 66% of routes. 39 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 44 airlines operate international routes, compared with 27 airlines serving domestic routes. Air China is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Washington with a flight time of 13 hrs 45 mins.
Beijing Capital Airport provides direct service to 56 countries across five continents. The route network is 58% domestic and 42% international. Hong Kong is the primary international destination.
Global Rankings
Destinations
Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints.
- #18 - Total destinations
- #36 - Domestic destinations
- #61 - International destinations
Flights & Scheduling
Reflects flight volume and runway utilization.
- #15 - Total flights
- #12 - Domestic flights
- #72 - International flights
- #35 - Flights per runway
Distance & Reach
Highlights long-haul reach and distance efficiency.
- #21 - Total distance flown
- #117 - Distance per flight
- #22 - Distance per runway
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,500 ft 3,810 m 12,500 ft · 3,810 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,500 ft 3,810 m 12,500 ft · 3,810 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Asphalt | |
| 12,493 ft 3,808 m 12,493 ft · 3,808 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | |
| 12,493 ft 3,808 m 12,493 ft · 3,808 m | 197 ft 60 m 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | |
| 10,525 ft 3,208 m 10,525 ft · 3,208 m | 164 ft 50 m 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt | |
| 10,525 ft 3,208 m 10,525 ft · 3,208 m | 164 ft 50 m 164 ft · 50 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
Runways at Beijing Capital Airport are long enough for all aircraft with known takeoff and landing distances.