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HIA to GDW: distance & flight time
Huai An (Lianshui Airport) → Gladwin (Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport)
6,862 mi
11,044 km · 5,963 nm
13h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,862 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 55m 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
- HIA — Lianshui Airport · Huai An, China
- GDW — Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport · Gladwin, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HIA
- LYG · Lianyungang Airport56 mi away
- YNZ · Yancheng Airport67 mi away
- XUZ · Xuzhou Guanyin Airport92 mi away
- YTY · Yangzhou Taizhou Airport92 mi away
Near GDW
- HTL · Roscommon County - Blodgett Memorial Airport29 mi away
- MBS · MBS International Airport36 mi away
- AMN · Gratiot Community Airport46 mi away
- ECA · Iosco County Airport57 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is HIA from GDW?
The flight distance from Huai An (HIA) to Gladwin (GDW) is 6,862 miles (11,044 km, 5,963 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HIA to GDW?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 55m 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 HIA to GDW?
Nonstop service on HIA–GDW 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 13h 55m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Huai An and Gladwin?
Gladwin is 12 hours behind Huai An.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HIA to GDW?
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