HNA Presents: Across the SE. China
Welcome to another HNA event!
Hello guys! Prepare to embark on an unforgettable journey as we announce this new thrilling event from Shenzhen to Shanghai Hongqiao on April 26th!
Join us to explore one of the busiest air-routes (CAN/SZX-SHA/PVG) in China! As you take off from Shenzhen, you’ll be treated to the vibrant cityscape gradually giving way to the vast expanse of the Pearl River Delta. You’ll fly over lush green mountains, their peaks often hidden in wisps of clouds, and meandering rivers that wind through fertile plains. The patchwork of farmlands, with their neatly arranged fields, adds a touch of rural charm to the view.
Approaching Shanghai Hongqiao, you’ll see the network of roads and bridges below which is a testament to this international city’s bustling activity.
We look forward to seeing you on April 26th, ready to take off and soar through the virtual skies together!
• Route (Names): Shenzhen - Shanghai SHA
• Route (ICAOs): ZGSZ-ZSSS
• Recommend Aircraft/Livery: Hainan Airlines B789 or A333 (You can choose other aircraft or livery instead! )
• Departure Time: 2025-04-26T12:00:00Z→2025-04-26T14:00:00Z
• Estimate Flight Time: 1h30m
• Date: April 26th, 2025
• Server: Expert
About ZGSZ
Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (IATA: SZX, ICAO: ZGSZ) — formerly Shenzhen Huangtian Airport — is an international airport serving the city of Shenzhen in South Central China’s Guangdong province. It is on the east bank of the Pearl River in Bao’an District, 32 km (20 mi) northwest of the city centre. It is a hub for Shenzhen Airlines and Donghai Airlines and for cargo airline SF Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Hainan Airlines. The airport also serves as an Asian-Pacific cargo hub for UPS Airlines. The airport underwent major expansions in the 2010s, with a second runway opening in 2011, and a new terminal in 2013.
It is one of the three largest airports serving the Pearl River Delta, alongside Hong Kong International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The airport has direct ferry routes to Hong Kong International Airport, where passengers can transit without going through immigration and custom checks.
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About ZSSS
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (IATA: SHA, ICAO: ZSSS) is one of two international airports serving Shanghai, China.
The airport is located near the town of Hongqiao in the outskirts of Changning and Minhang districts, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) west of downtown, and is closer to the city center than Shanghai–Pudong.
Hongqiao Airport is the corporate headquarters and a major hub for China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, and Juneyao Air, as well as a major hub for Spring Airlines. In 2023, Hongqiao Airport handled 42,492,745 passengers, making it the 7th busiest airport in China and the 43rd busiest in the world. By the end of 2011, Hongqiao Airport hosted 22 airlines serving 82 scheduled passenger destinations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport was also certified with the Skytrax 5-Star Airport Rating for facilities, terminal comfort and cleanliness, shopping, food & beverages, and staff service in 2019.
Hongqiao Airport served as Shanghai’s primary airport until the completion of Pudong International Airport on 1 October 1999, when most international flights were gradually moved to Pudong.
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Shenzhen Bao’an Int’l
Bao’an Airport allocates takeoff runways based on flights’ departure directions irl. In this event, expect Runway 15/33 for departure.
*Terminal 3 & its Satellite are the only passenger terminals operating in ZGSZ. However, aprons east of Runway 15/33 are still using as passenger remotes for China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines.
| T3-Related Aprons | Irl Usage |
|---|---|
| Gate 301-309, 314-319 | Any Int’l/Taiwan flights |
| Remote 367-369, 374-376 | Wide-body domestic & int’l/Taiwan flights (Mostly used by Shenzhen Airlines/China Southern/Hainan Airlines or other Chinese airlines) |
| Other remotes | Narrow-body domestic & int’l/Taiwan flights |
| Other gates/Satellite | Domestic flights |
Shanghai Hongqiao Int’l
Expect RWY18L/36R for landing
| Aprons | Irl Usage |
|---|---|
| Terminal 1 Gate 101-115 | Any Int’l/HK/Macao/Taiwan flights |
| Terminal 1 Gate 120-121, 126-127 | Spring Airlines/Xiamen Air domestic flights |
| Terminal 1 Related Stands | Spring Airlines/Xiamen Air domestic flights, some China Eastern/Shanghai Airlines flights will be parked there too. |
| Terminal 2 & Any aprons west of Rwy 18R/36L | Domestic flights except Spring Airlines/Xiamen Air |
| VA/VO | IFC Tag | Using Livery | Using Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiamen Virtual Airlines | @Xiamen_VA | Xiamen Air | Boeing 737-800 |
| Brussels Virtual | @BrusselsVirtual | Hainan Airlines | Airbus A330-300 |
| AirAsia Virtual | @AirAsiaVirtual | Hainan Airlines | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner |
| China Southern Virtual Group | @ChinaSouthernVG | China Southern | Airbus A330-300 |
| China Eastern Virtual Airline | @ChinaEasternVA | China Eastern Airlines | Unlimited |
| Air China Virtual Airline | @AirChinaVirtual | Air China | Airbus A330-300 |
| Cathay Pacific Virtual | @CathayPacificVA | Hainan Airlines | Airbus A330-300 |
| Etihad Virtual | @Etihad_Virtual | TBD | Airbus A330-300 |
| Infinite Flight China Aviators Alliance | @IF_ChinaAviators | Hainan Airlines | Airbus A330-300 |
| IAG Virtual Group | @IAGVirtual | Hainan Airlines | Airbus A330-300 |
| EVA Air Virtual | @EVAVirtual | Hainan Airlines | Airbus A330-300 |
- There will be NO gate assignments for this events, just spawn in at any open gate.
- Please follow ATC instructions at ALL times.
- Hainan Virtual is NOT responsible for ANY violations you may receive during the event.
- Please behave responsibly and respectfully during the event.
- Have fun!
Welcome to Hainan Virtual! Nice to see you here! Here, everyone can enjoy their flight, with hundreds of routes to pick from, being able to fly from China to all over the world. Enjoy your wonderful journey with Hainan Airlines, other HNA Group airlines, and our many codeshare partners.
Happy flying!
Words from CEO
Dear IF pilots:
Welcome join HNA, the virtual airline to “fly your dreams”! I’m CannedPig, the new CEO of HNA. I would like to stand on the behalf of our staff members and LightBinkie, the former CEO, thank you for choosing us!
As a part of HNA, I deeply love Hainan Airlines, especially its company idea “相伴相惜，梦享飞行”, which always makes me to love flying. So I’d like to help build our family and try to make everyone know about the true spirit of flying.
Flying is not only a simple hobby, but also a wonderful dream that get through all pilots’ minds. If you try your best catch your dream, you will soon get your enjoyable feeling that you are flying with couds like a eagle. So HNA starts our road, to help you get closer to your dream, and flying together, to the places that we never been.
But becaming a pilot here, there are also something you need to notice. As an old Chinese saying: “No rules, no square.”, we wish you follow our crew rules and obey events’ order, to help our family grew better and better. And of course the most things is, enjoy your journey here!
Finally, I would like to thank you again for your trust and support in us. Our staff members will try our best strively to provide you with services and help you solve all problems to make your experience comfortable. Enjoy here!
About Hainan Airlines
Hainan Airlines Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Hainan Airlines”) was established in January 1993 and started in Hainan Province, China’s largest special economic zone and free trade port. It is committed to providing passengers with a full range of seamless aviation services and creating a safe and comfortable travel experience.
Since 1993, Hainan Airlines has been operating safely for 30 consecutive years. In 2022, Hainan Airlines and its holding subsidiaries will operate nearly 1,900 domestic and foreign routes, including nearly 1,700 domestic routes, involving all inland provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, and more than 200 international routes, including regular passenger transport, return to work and school charter flights, passenger conversion and cargo flights, covering Asia. , Europe, Africa, North America and Oceania, 44 cities abroad. Hainan Airlines actively responds to the national initiative, integrates into the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and focuses on building an international and domestic efficient, interactive, high-quality and large-scale excellent world-class aviation network. Actively implement the development strategy of “civil aviation power” and establish aviation operation bases/branches in 24 cities including Beijing, Haikou, Shenzhen and Guangzhou.
(from Wikipedia)
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