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HFE to CGX: distance & flight time
Hefei (Hefei Luogang International Airport) → Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport)
7,108 mi
11,439 km · 6,177 nm
14h 24m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,108 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 24m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HFE — Hefei Luogang International Airport · Hefei, China
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HFE
- WHU · Wuhu Air Base71 mi away
- BFU · Bengbu Airport74 mi away
- JUH · Jiuhuashan Airport75 mi away
- AQG · Anqing Tianzhushan Airport84 mi away
Near CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HFE from CGX?
The flight distance from Hefei (HFE) to Chicago (CGX) is 7,108 miles (11,439 km, 6,177 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HFE to CGX?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 24m 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 Hefei and Chicago?
Chicago is 13 hours behind Hefei.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HFE to CGX?
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