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China Southern Airlines (IATA: CZ, ICAO: CSN) is a CN airline and a member of the SkyTeam alliance.

China Southern Airlines is Asia's largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried — the carrier of over 160 million passengers annually. Based at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and a member of the SkyTeam alliance, China Southern operates an enormous domestic Chinese network alongside international routes across Asia, Australia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Guangzhou's Pearl River Delta location makes it a natural gateway between South China and the world.

Did you know? China Southern Airlines operates the largest fleet of any single airline in Asia and the second-largest in the world, with over 800 aircraft serving one of the most extensive networks in commercial aviation.

China Southern Airlines — Facts & Travel Tips

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Main Hubs
Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN)
Founded
1988 — 38 years of service
Fleet Size
~800 aircraft
Airbus A380, Airbus A350, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737 MAX
Destinations
250+ destinations worldwide
Baggage Policy
Economy: 20-23kg checked bag (varies by route). Business: 35kg. Carry-on: 5-10kg. Sky Pearl Club earns on SkyTeam partners.
Check-in Tips
China Southern online check-in opens 24 hours before departure. Guangzhou Baiyun is China Southern's home hub — a massive modern airport with efficient transit connections.

How to Track China Southern Airlines Flights

Tracking a China Southern Airlines flight on Departra is simple. Enter your CZ flight number in the search box above — for example, CZ100 — and you will see the live status including:

  • Real-time aircraft position on an interactive map
  • Departure and arrival times with delay information
  • Gate and terminal assignments where available
  • Live weather at both departure and arrival airports
  • Aircraft type and altitude, speed, and heading data

Flight data typically becomes available 24 hours before the scheduled departure. For the most accurate information, check closer to your departure time.