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China · Hebei

Shahecheng: how to get there and around

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Shahecheng is a city of 125,132 people in China (Hebei), 73 m (240 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Handan Airport (HDG), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population125,132
Elevation73 m (240 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyYuan Renminbi (CNY)
Dialling code+86
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15
Coordinates36.938, 114.506
Shahecheng

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Daylight in Shahecheng runs from about 9 h 41 min a day in late December to 14 h 45 min in late June (computed for 36.94° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Shahecheng is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Handan Airport (HDG), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

Flights to Shahecheng: every airport, routes and times

Buses to Shahecheng · Driving and car hire

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Common questions

Which airport serves Shahecheng?

Handan Airport (HDG), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre.

How big is Shahecheng?

About 125,132 people live in Shahecheng (GeoNames).

What time zone is Shahecheng in?

Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Shahecheng?

The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Shahecheng?

Beijing (369 km), Tianjin (339 km), Jinan (224 km), Zhengzhou (254 km), Shijiazhuang (123 km).

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.