Originally Posted by
Jaxlct
I bought directly from China Southern a ticket CDG REP via FRA and CAN. I hold a French passport.
On the booking confirmation it appeared the flight CZ332 from Frankfurt to Canton has a 1h25 tech stopover in Changsha CSX (landing at CSX at 07:25, on Sunday 19/01, leaving same day at 08:50)
Then I have a 5h15 connexion in Canton before leaving on flight CZ3063 bound to Siem Reap Cambodia
Nobody at China Southern has the same advice concerning the TWOV, as if they were overwhelmed by the byzantine set of rules and couldn't agree on an accurate answer.
Any advice welcome.
Cheers
Despite what your ticket might say, CSX is unlikely to be a 'technical' stop. This is where you'll disembark and 'enter' China (same as transiting via the USA where your first touchdown is always your port of entry).
From there you'll be on a domestic flight to CAN. You'll then need to 'depart' (back through immigration) at CAN.
You'll be granted a 24 hour TWOV + entry permit which will allow you to catch your onward flights. Total time in China from scheduled arrival at CSX to scheduled departure from CAN must be less than 24 hours, which is your case.
China Southern
airport staff are experienced in TWOV and you won't have any issues.