Wŏnju to Hefei flights
Hefei lies 1,150 km (715 mi) south-west of Wŏnju, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 13 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.
| Wŏnju | Hefei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | China |
| Population | 332,849 | 9.5 million |
| Elevation | 133 m (436 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CJJ, 81 km out | HFE, 32 km out |
Clocks in Hefei are 1 h behind Wŏnju right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands only 1 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hefei
Crossing from South Korea into China: money changes from the Won to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Wŏnju
Wŏnju is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 81 km (50 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 10 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
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Common questions
How far is Hefei from Wŏnju?
1,150 km (715 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Wŏnju.
How long does it take to get from Wŏnju to Hefei by air?
About 2 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wŏnju and Hefei?
Hefei is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Seoul).
Which airports are used for Wŏnju to Hefei flights?
Typically Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ) to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE).
What currency do I need in Hefei?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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
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- 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.