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EKN to HEK: distance & flight time
Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field) → Heihe (Heihe Airport)
6,066 mi
9,762 km · 5,271 nm
12h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,066 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 22m 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
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near EKN
Near HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is EKN from HEK?
The flight distance from Elkins (EKN) to Heihe (HEK) is 6,066 miles (9,762 km, 5,271 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from EKN to HEK?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Elkins and Heihe?
Heihe is 12 hours ahead of Elkins.
What is the cheapest way to fly from EKN to HEK?
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