CSX to PEK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 1,358 km (844 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 10m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (PEK to CSX).
How far is it from Changsha (Changsha) to Beijing?
The great-circle distance between Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 1,358 km (844 mi, 733 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CSX to PEK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PEK is roughly north of CSX.
How is the CSX to PEK route written in code?
The pair is written CSX-PEK in IATA codes and ZGHA-ZBAA in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Changsha Huanghua International Airport is CSX (ZGHA), Beijing Capital International Airport is PEK (ZBAA).
| CSX | PEK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Changsha Huanghua International Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGHA | ZBAA |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 217 ft | 116 ft |
| Rank by connections | #77 | #3 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PEK sits 101 ft (31 m) lower than CSX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CSX to PEK
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| MF | Xiamen Airlines | CXA | Xiamen Air | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: ZH.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Changsha (Changsha) from Beijing?
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are 1,358 km (844 mi, 733 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CSX to PEK?
A typical nonstop flight between CSX and PEK takes about 2h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PEK from CSX?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies roughly north of Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).
Which airlines fly CSX to PEK?
4 airlines appear on the CSX-PEK route in the open dataset, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
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