China Southern Airlines to launch Dhaka-Beijing direct flights 15 July
Staff Correspondent
To meet the increasing demand for visits between the two countries, China Southern Airlines will inaugurate a direct flight route from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Dhaka starting from 15 July.
The service will operate twice weekly, on Mondays and Saturdays, establishing the first aerial connection between the capitals of the two nations.
The new route marks the commencement of a significant enhancement in connectivity between China and Bangladesh. This Dhaka-Beijing route will enhance connectivity and offer more convenient travel options between the two countries.
In this regard, China Southern Airlines hosted the Dhaka-Beijing launching ceremony in a city hotel on Monday night.
Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism Muhammad Faruk Khan, MP and Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen attended the program as the guest of honor.
In his remarks as the Chief Guest Muhammad Faruk Khan said China has always been a great friend for a long time. He reminisces about the cooperation from China in building the Padma Bridge, and thanked the authorities for making it happen even if there were a lot of obstacles.
Flight Details:
• Outbound flight number CZ8009 will depart from Beijing Daxing International Airport at 17:20 (Beijing time) and arrive at Dhaka Shahjalal International Airport at 20:40 (local time), with a flight duration of 5 hours and 20 minutes.
• Inbound flight number CZ8010 will depart from Dhaka at 22:10 (local time) and arrive in Beijing at 05:15 the next day (Beijing time), with a flight duration of 5 hours and 5 minutes.
