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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CZ3196
CZ China Southern
738
8:00 AM
CST
9:30 AM
CST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4173cs
3U Sichuan
320
7:35 PM
CST
9:10 PM
CST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G54927+1
G5 China Express
320
8:59 PM
CST
10:23 PM
CST
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ3195
CZ China Southern
738
9:55 PM
CST TT2
11:35 PM
CST
1h 40m
84%
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4174+1
3U Sichuan
320
10:10 PM
CST TT2
11:45 PM
CST
1h 35m
86%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CKG Chongqing 4h 50m 3UG5 3UCZPN Chongqing (CKG) to Zhengzhou flights
DLC Dalian (Ganjingzi) 5h 23m 3U 3U9CCZ Dalian (Ganjingzi) (DLC) to Zhengzhou flights
HGH Hangzhou 5h 25m 3UG5 3UCZGJ Hangzhou (HGH) to Zhengzhou flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 5h 55m FM CXCZFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Zhengzhou flights
KMG Kunming 6h 40m DR 3U8LCZ Kunming (KMG) to Zhengzhou flights
SZX Shenzhen 7h 10m ZH CACZDZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Zhengzhou flights
SHE Shenyang 10h 35m EU 3UCACZ Shenyang (SHE) to Zhengzhou flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 10h 40m EU 3U8LCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Zhengzhou flights
KWE Guiyang (Nanming) 14h 35m G5 3U8LCZ Guiyang (Nanming) (KWE) to Zhengzhou flights
XIL Xilinhot 21h 30m 3UG5 CZ Xilinhot (XIL) to Zhengzhou flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Baotou to Zhengzhou
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 467 mi 1h 30m nonstop

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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 1h30 SkyTeam
G5 China Express Airlines Also: 3U 7 320 1h24 3U
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 3U, G5
738 Boeing 737-800 – CZ
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: G5 (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BAV to CGO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
934
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 7
Weekly flights 21 17 35
Flight time 1h 30m 1h 20m 1h 30m
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 30m gate to gate.
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 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BAV
IATA / ICAOBAV / ZBOW
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
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 about 1h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 467 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BAV to CGO: China Southern Airlines and China Express Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chongqing Jiangbei, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Hangzhou Xiaoshan.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BAV to CGO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BAV to CGO is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 467 miles (752 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chongqing Jiangbei, Dalian Zhoushuizi and Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ordos (DSN), Hohhot (HET) and Bayannur (RLK).