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HFE to PNE: distance & flight time
Hefei (Hefei Luogang International Airport) → Philadelphia (Northeast Philadelphia Airport)
7,410 mi
11,924 km · 6,439 nm
15h
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,410 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 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
- PNE — Northeast Philadelphia 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 PNE
- PHL · Philadelphia International Airport19 mi away
- NXX · Willow Grove Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base11 mi away
- LLY · South Jersey Regional Airport13 mi away
- BBX · Wings Field14 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HFE from PNE?
The flight distance from Hefei (HFE) to Philadelphia (PNE) is 7,410 miles (11,924 km, 6,439 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HFE to PNE?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from HFE to PNE?
Nonstop service on HFE–PNE depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 15h nonstop estimate.
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 PNE?
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Why are some HFE to PNE fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HFE–PNE tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.