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HFE to PHL: distance & flight time
Hefei (Hefei Luogang International Airport) → Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport)
7,421 mi
11,944 km · 6,449 nm
15h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,421 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 1m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- HFE — Hefei Luogang International Airport · Hefei, China
- PHL — Philadelphia International Airport · Philadelphia, 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 PHL
- BBX · Wings Field18 mi away
- PNE · Northeast Philadelphia Airport19 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport22 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base23 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HFE from PHL?
The flight distance from Hefei (HFE) to Philadelphia (PHL) is 7,421 miles (11,944 km, 6,449 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HFE to PHL?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 1m 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 Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 12 hours behind Hefei.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HFE to PHL?
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