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TYS to CSX: distance & flight time
Knoxville (McGhee Tyson Airport) → Changcha (Changsha Huanghua International Airport)
7,875 mi
12,674 km · 6,843 nm
15h 54m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,875 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 54m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- TYS — McGhee Tyson Airport · Knoxville, United States
- CSX — Changsha Huanghua International Airport · Changcha, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near TYS
- MMI · McMinn County Airport43 mi away
- HDI · Hardwick Field62 mi away
- CSV · Crossville Memorial Whitson Field62 mi away
- AVL · Asheville Regional Airport86 mi away
Near CSX
- YIC · Yichun Mingyueshan Airport71 mi away
- HNY · Hengyang Nanyue Airport96 mi away
- CGD · Changde Airport108 mi away
- JGS · Jinggangshan Airport131 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is TYS from CSX?
The flight distance from Knoxville (TYS) to Changcha (CSX) is 7,875 miles (12,674 km, 6,843 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from TYS to CSX?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 54m 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 TYS to CSX?
Nonstop service on TYS–CSX 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 15h 54m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Knoxville and Changcha?
Changcha is 12 hours ahead of Knoxville.
What is the cheapest way to fly from TYS to CSX?
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Why are some TYS to CSX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain TYS–CSX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.