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China Southern Airlines

CZ CSN

China · Callsign: CHINA SOUTHERN

1.382

Routes

174

Destinations

Countries

1.382

Flights

Route Network

Short-Haul 978

Medium-Haul 356

Long-Haul 30

Ultra-Long-Haul 18

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Codeshare Network

1.174

Own-Operated

208

Codeshare

15% of routes are codeshare agreements

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Longest Routes

From	To	Distance	Time
CAN 🇨🇳	LAX 🇺🇸	11.618 km	850 min
LAX 🇺🇸	CAN 🇨🇳	11.618 km	850 min
PVG 🇨🇳	DTW 🇺🇸	11.462 km	839 min
DTW 🇺🇸	PVG 🇨🇳	11.462 km	839 min
PEK 🇨🇳	DTW 🇺🇸	10.647 km	782 min
DTW 🇺🇸	PEK 🇨🇳	10.647 km	782 min
CAN 🇨🇳	YVR 🇨🇦	10.203 km	750 min
YVR 🇨🇦	CAN 🇨🇳	10.203 km	750 min
LHR 🇬🇧	CAN 🇨🇳	9.496 km	700 min
CAN 🇨🇳	LHR 🇬🇧	9.496 km	700 min
CDG 🇫🇷	CAN 🇨🇳	9.456 km	697 min
CAN 🇨🇳	CDG 🇫🇷	9.456 km	697 min
XMN 🇨🇳	AMS 🇳🇱	9.317 km	688 min
AMS 🇳🇱	XMN 🇨🇳	9.317 km	688 min
CAN 🇨🇳	AKL 🇳🇿	9.300 km	686 min
AKL 🇳🇿	CAN 🇨🇳	9.300 km	686 min
AMS 🇳🇱	CAN 🇨🇳	9.140 km	675 min
CAN 🇨🇳	AMS 🇳🇱	9.140 km	675 min
HGH 🇨🇳	AMS 🇳🇱	8.921 km	660 min
AMS 🇳🇱	HGH 🇨🇳	8.921 km	660 min

Top Destinations

China 1239
South Korea 21
Taiwan 17
Japan 16
Thailand 13
Hong Kong 7
Malaysia 6
Netherlands 6
Indonesia 5
Australia 4
United States 4
Vietnam 4
Macau 4
Russia 3
Singapore 3

Aircraft Types

Airbus A320 485 routes
Boeing 737-800 403 routes
Airbus A321 229 routes
Airbus A319 210 routes
Boeing 737 204 routes
Boeing 737-700 148 routes
Embraer E190 53 routes
Boeing 737-300 51 routes
Boeing 757-200 34 routes
Airbus A330-300 32 routes
Airbus A330-200 20 routes
Boeing 777 17 routes
Airbus A330 14 routes
Boeing 777-200 10 routes
Boeing 787 8 routes

Tentang China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Guangzhou, is the largest airline in China and one of the largest in the world by fleet size and passengers carried. China Southern departed from the SkyTeam alliance in 2019 and currently operates independently while maintaining bilateral partnerships. The airline operates its primary hub at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, one of the busiest airports in China, with a major secondary hub at Beijing Daxing International Airport. China Southern's fleet of over 600 aircraft includes Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Airbus A380, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 737, and Airbus A320neo family types, as well as COMAC ARJ21 regional jets. The airline's cabin products include Business Class with lie-flat seats on wide-body aircraft, Premium Economy on select routes, and Economy. Sky Pearl Club is the airline's loyalty program with tiered membership. China Southern operates the most extensive domestic route network of any Chinese airline, connecting virtually every city with commercial air service in China, alongside international routes to Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and Africa. The airline has pursued partnerships with American Airlines and other global carriers to facilitate international traffic flows. China Southern also operates a major cargo division and is one of the Big Three Chinese state-owned carriers alongside Air China and China Eastern Airlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does China Southern Airlines belong to an airline alliance?

China Southern Airlines left the SkyTeam alliance in January 2019. The airline now operates independently but maintains bilateral partnerships with carriers including American Airlines, British Airways, and Emirates. It is the largest airline in Asia by fleet size.

Where are China Southern Airlines main hub airports?

China Southern's primary hub is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), which serves as the airline's main international gateway. Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is a major secondary hub following the airline's relocation from Beijing Capital.

What cabin classes does China Southern Airlines offer?

China Southern offers First Class on select widebody aircraft, Business Class with lie-flat seats on long-haul routes, Premium Economy on newer Boeing 787s and Airbus A350s, and Economy Class. The airline has been introducing new cabin products as it receives next-generation aircraft.

What is China Southern Airlines checked baggage allowance?

China Southern Economy passengers on flights to the Americas receive two free checked bags at 23 kg each. Routes within Asia and to Europe generally include one free checked bag at 23 kg. Business and First Class passengers receive enhanced allowances with higher weight limits.

What is the Canton Route and why is it significant?

The Canton Route refers to China Southern's hub strategy through Guangzhou, connecting passengers from Southeast Asia, Australia, and Oceania to mainland China and beyond. Guangzhou's geographic position makes China Southern the preferred carrier for Australia-China travel, and the airline operates the largest fleet of Airbus A380s among Chinese carriers.