Harbin to Chengde flights
Chengde lies 881 km (548 mi) south-west of Harbin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 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.
| Harbin | Chengde | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 10 million | 920,395 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 318 m (1,043 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HRB, 34 km out | CDE, 21 km out |
| Postal codes | 150000 | 067000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Harbin
Harbin is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
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 Harbin?
881 km (548 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Harbin.
How long does it take to get from Harbin to Chengde by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Harbin and Chengde?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Harbin to Chengde flights?
Typically Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) 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.