DLC to HFE: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) is 879 km (546 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 1h 35m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (HFE to DLC).
How far is it from Dalian (Ganjingzi) to Hefei?
The great-circle distance between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) is 879 km (546 mi, 474 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 DLC to HFE?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 1h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. HFE is roughly southwest of DLC.
How is the DLC to HFE route written in code?
The pair is written DLC-HFE in IATA codes and ZYTL-ZSOF in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport is DLC (ZYTL), Hefei Xinqiao International Airport is HFE (ZSOF).
| DLC | HFE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport | Hefei Xinqiao International Airport |
| ICAO code | ZYTL | ZSOF |
| Country | China | China |
| Elevation | 107 ft | 207 ft |
| Rank by connections | #108 | #220 |
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.
HFE sits 100 ft (30 m) higher than DLC, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DLC to HFE
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU | Hainan Airlines | CHH | Hainan | Active |
| SC | Shandong Airlines | CDG | Shandong | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: CA.
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 Dalian (Ganjingzi) from Hefei?
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) are 879 km (546 mi, 474 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DLC to HFE?
A typical nonstop flight between DLC and HFE takes about 1h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is HFE from DLC?
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) lies roughly southwest of Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC).
Which airlines fly DLC to HFE?
2 airlines appear on the DLC-HFE route in the open dataset, including Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines.
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