PEK
- To city center
- Beijing · ~26 km
- Time to city
- Capital Airport Express · 20-30 min
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Airport compare
PEK vs PKX
On the ground
PKX
- To city center
- Beijing · ~44 km
- Time to city
- Daxing Airport Express · 19 min to Caoqiao
Where they are
One map, pinned from each airport’s published coordinates.
Category scores
Overall is the published weighted sum. A highlighted score is ahead; a tie stays plain.
Ease of use
25% · Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
PEK6.5
PKX7.2+0.7
Comfort & amenities
20% · Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
PEK7.0
PKX7.8+0.8
Food & retail
Best for
PEK
Star Alliance connectionsLounge access for GoldsEfficient train links
PKX
Watch out for
PEK
Strict security/immigration queuesTerminal confusion for first-timersCrowded peak hours
Amenities and tips
PEK
Free WiFiInter-terminal shuttlesStar Alliance Gold trackDuty-free shopping
Lounges
Score summaries
PEK · Solid hub with good lounges and transport but strict processes and occasional delays create tradeoffs.
PKX · Modern efficient hub with excellent rail links but vast scale can feel overwhelming for first-timers.
