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MKE to HEK: distance & flight time
Milwaukee (General Mitchell International Airport) → Heihe (Heihe Airport)
5,662 mi
9,112 km · 4,920 nm
11h 34m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
5,662 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 34m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MKE — General Mitchell International Airport · Milwaukee, United States
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near MKE
- MWC · Lawrence J Timmerman Airport13 mi away
- RAC · John H Batten Airport14 mi away
- ENW · Kenosha Regional Airport24 mi away
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport67 mi away
Near HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is MKE from HEK?
The flight distance from Milwaukee (MKE) to Heihe (HEK) is 5,662 miles (9,112 km, 4,920 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MKE to HEK?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 34m 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 MKE to HEK?
Nonstop service on MKE–HEK 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 11h 34m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Heihe?
Heihe is 13 hours ahead of Milwaukee.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MKE to HEK?
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Why are some MKE to HEK fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain MKE–HEK 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.