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PZI to CSG: distance & flight time
Panzhihua (Bao'anying Airport) → Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport)
8,332 mi
13,410 km · 7,241 nm
16h 48m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,332 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 48m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- PZI — Bao'anying Airport · Panzhihua, China
- CSG — Columbus Metropolitan Airport · Columbus, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near PZI
- YUA · Yuanmou Air Base56 mi away
- NLH · Ninglang Luguhu Airport94 mi away
- LJG · Lijiang Airport96 mi away
- XIC · Xichang Qingshan Airport103 mi away
Near CSG
- LSF · Lawson Army Air Field (Fort Benning)13 mi away
- PIM · Harris County Airport23 mi away
- AUO · Auburn University Regional Airport30 mi away
- LGC · LaGrange Callaway Airport35 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is PZI from CSG?
The flight distance from Panzhihua (PZI) to Columbus (CSG) is 8,332 miles (13,410 km, 7,241 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from PZI to CSG?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 48m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from PZI to CSG?
Nonstop service on PZI–CSG depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 48m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Panzhihua and Columbus?
Columbus is 13 hours behind Panzhihua.
What is the cheapest way to fly from PZI to CSG?
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