Changsha (Changsha) to Phuket (CSX–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,694 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DMK Bangkok 5h 45m FDSL → FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Phuket flights
KMG Kunming 6h 5m A6CZDR → MU Kunming (KMG) to Phuket flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 6h 51m CZ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Phuket flights
KUL Sepang 7h 3m CZD7OD → 6EAKAY Sepang (KUL) to Phuket flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 15m 3UA6CA → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Phuket flights
HKG Hong Kong 7h 25m CX → AYCXQR Hong Kong (HKG) to Phuket flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 8h 38m CACZFM → 9CFM Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Phuket flights
SIN Singapore 9h MFTR → LXNZPG Singapore (SIN) to Phuket flights
PEK Beijing 10h 20m CAHUNZ → CA Beijing (PEK) to Phuket flights
ICN Seoul 14h 43m CZKEMF → KEOZ Seoul (ICN) to Phuket flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Changsha (Changsha) to Phuket
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,694 mi 4h 15m nonstop -1h behind

CSX–HKT had nonstop service from Thai Lion Air, last on the schedule in February 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,694 miles in 4h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CSX–HKT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SL Thai Lion Air 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CSX to HKT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DMK ~5h 45m KMG ~6h 5m SZX ~6h 39m CAN ~6h 51m BKK ~6h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
887
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Phuket is 1 hour behind Changsha (Changsha).
CSX: CST · HKT: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Changsha (Changsha), it's 5:00 PM in Phuket.
Distance & Flight Time
1,694 mi / 2,725 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two blank pages.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CSX

Changsha Metro Line 6 connects the city centre (Changsha South Railway Station interchange) to the airport in 50 minutes for CNY 8–10. The metro operates from roughly 06:30 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses depart from major hotels and the railway station for CNY 20.DiDi and taxis run from the city centre for CNY 80–130 depending on traffic; the airport is about 25 km east of the city. Driving via G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expressway with dedicated airport exit takes 35–50 minutes in normal conditions.

Facts

CSX–HKT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Changsha (Changsha) to Phuket route.
Route details
Distance1,694 mi / 2,725 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CSX
Full nameChangsha Huanghua International Airport
IATA / ICAOCSX / ZGHA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation217 ft / 66 m
Destination: HKT
Full namePhuket International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKT / VTSP
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr17.2M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CSX to HKT flights.
Nonstop flights from Changsha Huanghua International Airport to Phuket International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,694 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CSX to HKT: Thai Lion Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in February 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Don Mueang, Kunming Changshui and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Phuket is 1 hour behind Changsha (Changsha).
Yes, return flights from HKT to CSX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 CSX to HKT

Changsha Huanghua International Airport (CSX) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) had nonstop service from Thai Lion Air, last on the schedule in February 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CSX to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CSX to HKT is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,694 miles (2,725 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Don Mueang, Kunming Changshui and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.