Cixi to Hefei flights
Hefei lies 422 km (262 mi) north-west of Cixi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 17 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.
| Cixi | Hefei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.5 million | 9.5 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | NGB, 44 km out | HFE, 32 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Cixi
Cixi is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB), 44 km (27 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH, 79 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 81 km).
Arriving in Hefei
Hefei is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hefei Xinqiao International Airport | HFE | 32 km (20 mi) | 11,155 ft | 207 ft |
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Staying in Hefei
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Hefei. Of the 212 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (91), and 21 are five-star. Guests have left 940 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hefei from Cixi?
422 km (262 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cixi.
How long does it take to get from Cixi to Hefei by air?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cixi and Hefei?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Cixi to Hefei flights?
Typically Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE).
Where can I stay in Hefei?
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Hefei, 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.