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HPG to EKN: distance & flight time
Shennongjia (Shennongjia Hongping Airport) → Elkins (Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field)
7,521 mi
12,104 km · 6,535 nm
15h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
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time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,521 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 13m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Both airports share the same local time, so schedules read exactly as flown.
The two airports
- HPG — Shennongjia Hongping Airport · Shennongjia, China
- EKN — Elkins-Randolph Co-Jennings Randolph Field · Elkins, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near HPG
- WDS · Shiyan Wudangshan Airport75 mi away
- LHK · Guangzhou MR Air Base95 mi away
- YIH · Yichang Sanxia Airport100 mi away
- ENH · Enshi Airport103 mi away
Near EKN
Frequently asked questions
How far is HPG from EKN?
The flight distance from Shennongjia (HPG) to Elkins (EKN) is 7,521 miles (12,104 km, 6,535 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HPG to EKN?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 13m 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 HPG to EKN?
Nonstop service on HPG–EKN 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 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HPG to EKN?
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Why are some HPG to EKN fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain HPG–EKN 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.