Baotou to Zhengzhou (BAV–CGO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ3196
CZ China Southern
738
8:05 AM
CST
9:50 AM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54305
G5 China Express
320
2:21 PM
CST
3:52 PM
CST
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3195
CZ China Southern
738
9:15 PM
CST TT2
11:00 PM
CST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54306
G5 China Express
320
10:15 PM
CST T2
11:50 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baotou to Zhengzhou
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 467 mi 1h 31m nonstop 11 1-stop hubs

BAV–CGO is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines and China Express Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 467 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 11 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BAV–CGO service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 7 738 1h45 SkyTeam
G5 China Express Airlines 4 320 1h31
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G5
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: G5 (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BAV to CGO direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BAV to CGO.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
791
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Zhengzhou from Baotou

Nearby airports with service to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.
Metric BAV→CGO DSN→CGO HET→CGO
Distance from BAV 74 mi 98 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 6
Weekly flights 11 14 40
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 30m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of BAV with service to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Zhengzhou is 0 hours the same as Baotou.
BAV: CST · CGO: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Baotou, it's 6:00 PM in Zhengzhou.
Distance & Flight Time
467 mi / 752 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m to 1h 45m.
Getting from CGO

Metro Line 2 runs from the airport to central Zhengzhou and Zhengzhou East Station (high-speed rail hub) in 30–40 minutes for CNY 20–25. Taxis and DiDi depart from designated stands outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CNY 70–120. Airport bus routes serve multiple hotel and transport hubs across the city.Zhengzhou is a major high-speed rail node with frequent connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Wuhan from Zhengzhou East Station. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Zhengzhou Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers (June–August) are hot and humid at 28–36°C with heavy rainfall; flooding and severe thunderstorms are genuine risks and can disrupt ground operations. Winters (December–February) are cold and dry at −4 to 5°C, with occasional snow and freezing fog causing de-icing delays.

Zhengzhou is prone to extreme weather events, including the historic July 2021 floods. Spring and autumn are mild and pleasant. Sandstorms can occur in spring, occasionally reducing visibility at the airport.

BAV–CGO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baotou to Zhengzhou route.
Route details
Distance467 mi / 752 km
Flight time1h 31m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: BAV
IATA / ICAOBAV / ZBOW
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation3,321 ft / 1,012 m
Destination: CGO
IATA / ICAOCGO / ZHCC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.6M
Elevation495 ft / 151 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BAV to CGO flights.
Nonstop flights from Baotou Donghe International Airport to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport take approximately 1h 31m to 1h 45m. The route covers 467 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: China Southern Airlines and China Express Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from BAV to CGO. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TSN, CKG, SHE, HGH, PVG, HAK, KMG, PEK, CIF, TFU and XIL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CGO to BAV are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSN, HET and RLK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BAV to CGO

Baotou Donghe International Airport (BAV) and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) are connected by nonstop service from China Southern Airlines and China Express Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BAV to CGO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BAV to CGO ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 467 miles (752 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

11 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ordos (DSN), Hohhot (HET) and Bayannur (RLK).