Hefei to Sibiu flights
Sibiu lies 7,756 km (4,819 mi) north-west of Hefei, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 42 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.
| Hefei | Sibiu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Romania |
| Population | 9.5 million | 134,309 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 410 m (1,345 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | HFE, 32 km out | SBZ, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 230000 | 550003–550410 |
Clocks in Sibiu are 5 h behind Hefei right now, so a 10 h 42 min journey lands only 5 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sibiu
Crossing from China into Romania: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Leu (RON); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Sibiu
Sibiu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sibiu International Airport (SBZ), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,629 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport (TGM, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | 5 km (3 mi) | 8,629 ft | 1,496 ft |
| Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport (regional) | TGM | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,562 ft | 963 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,756 km (4,819 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Sibiu from Hefei?
7,756 km (4,819 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Hefei.
How long does it take to get from Hefei to Sibiu by air?
About 10 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hefei and Sibiu?
Sibiu is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Hefei to Sibiu flights?
Typically Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) to Sibiu International Airport (SBZ); Sibiu also has TGM.
What currency do I need in Sibiu?
The Leu (RON).
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.