Beijing to Chengde flights
Chengde lies 176 km (109 mi) north-east of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 59 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Beijing | Chengde | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 920,395 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 318 m (1,043 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | CDE, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 067000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Chengde
Chengde is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chengde Puning Airport (CDE), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chengde Puning Airport (regional) | CDE | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,186 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Chengde
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Chengde. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15). Guests have left 53 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Chengde from Beijing?
176 km (109 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Chengde by air?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Chengde?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beijing to Chengde flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Chengde Puning Airport (CDE).
Where can I stay in Chengde?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Chengde, bookable on this site.
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.