CSX to SHA: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 852 km (529 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (SHA to CSX).
How far is it from Changsha (Changsha) to Shanghai (Minhang)?
The great-circle distance between Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 852 km (529 mi, 460 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 SHA?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. SHA is roughly northeast of CSX.
How is the CSX to SHA route written in code?
The pair is written CSX-SHA in IATA codes and ZGHA-ZSSS in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Changsha Huanghua International Airport is CSX (ZGHA), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is SHA (ZSSS).
| CSX | SHA | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Changsha Huanghua International Airport | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGHA | ZSSS |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 217 ft | 10 ft |
| Rank by connections | #77 | #63 |
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.
SHA sits 207 ft (63 m) lower than CSX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CSX to SHA
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C | China SSS | - | - | Active |
| CZ | China Southern Airlines | CSN | China Southern | Active |
| FM | Shanghai Airlines | CSH | Shanghai Air | Active |
| HO | Juneyao Airlines | DKH | Juneyao Airlines | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
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 Shanghai (Minhang)?
Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are 852 km (529 mi, 460 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CSX to SHA?
A typical nonstop flight between CSX and SHA takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is SHA from CSX?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) lies roughly northeast of Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX).
Which airlines fly CSX to SHA?
5 airlines appear on the CSX-SHA route in the open dataset, including China SSS, China Southern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines.
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