SZX to TYN: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) is 1,684 km (1,046 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 35m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (TYN to SZX).
How far is it from Shenzhen to Taiyuan?
The great-circle distance between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) is 1,684 km (1,046 mi, 909 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 SZX to TYN?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. TYN is roughly north of SZX.
How is the SZX to TYN route written in code?
The pair is written SZX-TYN in IATA codes and ZGSZ-ZBYN in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is SZX (ZGSZ), Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is TYN (ZBYN).
| SZX | TYN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | Taiyuan Wusu International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZGSZ | ZBYN |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 2,575 ft |
| Rank by connections | #53 | #146 |
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.
TYN sits 2,562 ft (781 m) higher than SZX, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying SZX to TYN
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 |
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
| ZH | Shenzhen Airlines | CSZ | Shenzhen Air | 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 Shenzhen from Taiyuan?
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) are 1,684 km (1,046 mi, 909 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from SZX to TYN?
A typical nonstop flight between SZX and TYN takes about 2h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is TYN from SZX?
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) lies roughly north of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
Which airlines fly SZX to TYN?
4 airlines appear on the SZX-TYN route in the open dataset, including Air China, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines.
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