CIF to HET: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) to Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) is 602 km (374 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 15m, heading west. The distance is the same in either direction (HET to CIF).
How far is it from Chifeng to Hohhot?
The great-circle distance between Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) and Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) is 602 km (374 mi, 325 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CIF to HET?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 15m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HET is roughly west of CIF.
How is the CIF to HET route written in code?
The pair is written CIF-HET in IATA codes and ZBCF-ZBHH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Chifeng Yulong Airport is CIF (ZBCF), Hohhot Baita International Airport is HET (ZBHH).
| CIF | HET | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Chifeng Yulong Airport | Hohhot Baita International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZBCF | ZBHH |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 2,018 ft | 3,556 ft |
| Rank by connections | #723 | #189 |
Both ICAO codes start with Z, the prefix ICAO assigns to China and Mongolia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
HET sits 1,538 ft (469 m) higher than CIF, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CIF to HET
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS | Air Foyle | UPA | Foyle | Active |
| JD | Japan Air System | JAS | Air System | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chifeng from Hohhot?
Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF) and Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) are 602 km (374 mi, 325 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CIF to HET?
A typical nonstop flight between CIF and HET takes about 1h 15m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HET from CIF?
Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) lies roughly west of Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF).
Which airlines fly CIF to HET?
3 airlines appear on the CIF-HET route in the open dataset, including Air Foyle, Japan Air System, China Eastern Airlines.
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