Nanjing to Huainan flights
Huainan lies 179 km (111 mi) west of Nanjing, 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.
| Nanjing | Huainan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.3 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | NKG, 37 km out | HFE, 71 km out |
| Postal codes | 210000 | 232000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nanjing
Nanjing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 95 km).
Arriving in Huainan
Huainan is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE), 71 km (44 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bengbu Tenghu Airport (BFY, 60 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hefei Xinqiao International Airport | HFE | 71 km (44 mi) | 11,155 ft | 207 ft |
| Bengbu Tenghu Airport (regional) | BFY | 60 km (37 mi) | 8,530 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Huainan
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Huainan. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Huainan from Nanjing?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, west of Nanjing.
How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Huainan 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 Nanjing and Huainan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nanjing to Huainan flights?
Typically Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE); Huainan also has BFY.
Where can I stay in Huainan?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Huainan, 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.