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China · Anhui

Chaohu: how to get there and around

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Chaohu is a city of 138,463 people in China (Anhui), 20 m (66 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population138,463
Elevation20 m (66 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyYuan Renminbi (CNY)
Dialling code+86
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15
Postal codes238000
Coordinates31.6, 117.867
Chaohu

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Daylight in Chaohu runs from about 10 h 8 min a day in late December to 14 h 15 min in late June (computed for 31.6° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Chaohu is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG, 96 km), Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport (WHA, 94 km).

Flights to Chaohu: every airport, routes and times

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Common questions

Which airport serves Chaohu?

Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), 95 km (59 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Chaohu?

About 138,463 people live in Chaohu (GeoNames).

What time zone is Chaohu in?

Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Chaohu?

The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Chaohu?

Shanghai (343 km), Wuhan (361 km), Hangzhou (263 km), Hefei (63 km), Nanjing (100 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.