Handan to Harbin (HDG–HRB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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GJ8979
GJ Loong
321
9:25 AM
CST
11:55 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
3U4863
3U Sichuan
321
9:25 AM
CST
11:55 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
GJ8980
GJ Loong
321
5:20 PM
CST
8:05 PM
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Handan to Harbin
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 878 mi 2h 30m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

HDG–HRB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air lead the route. The flight covers 878 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HDG–HRB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 4 321 2h30
GJ Loong Air 4 321 2h30
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, GJ
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U + GJ (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HDG to HRB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HDG to HRB.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
580
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Harbin from Handan

Nearby airports with service to Harbin Taiping International Airport.
Metric HDG→HRB HZA→HRB SJW→HRB
Distance from HDG 117 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 5
Weekly flights 8 14 32
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 45m 2h 5m
Airports within 200 miles of HDG with service to Harbin Taiping International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Harbin is 0 hours the same as Handan.
HDG: CST · HRB: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Handan, it's 6:00 PM in Harbin.
Distance & Flight Time
878 mi / 1,413 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m.
Getting from HRB

Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to the city centre and Harbin Station in 40–50 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to downtown are CNY 60–100. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple zones and the railway station for CNY 20. In winter, confirm transportation availability; heavy snowfall occasionally disrupts surface transport temporarily.Harbin is a hub for northeast China (Manchuria) with connections to Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, and cross-border routes to Russia. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.

Harbin Climate

Severe subarctic continental climate, one of the coldest major cities in China. Winters (November–March) are extreme, with temperatures regularly reaching −20 to −30°C and occasional lows below −35°C. Heavy snowfall, black ice, and extreme cold cause frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops. Harbin's famous Ice Festival runs January–February.

Summers (June–August) are short and warm at 22–30°C with low humidity and good flying conditions. Spring and autumn are brief transitional periods. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Thin layers are wholly inadequate.

HDG–HRB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Handan to Harbin route.
Route details
Distance878 mi / 1,413 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 4 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: HDG
IATA / ICAOHDG / ZBHD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation229 ft / 70 m
Destination: HRB
IATA / ICAOHRB / ZYHB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr23.8M
Elevation457 ft / 139 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HDG to HRB flights.
Nonstop flights from Handan Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport take approximately 2h 30m. The route covers 878 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from HDG to HRB. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAK, PVG, CKG, XMN, HET, HGH, SZX and SYX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from HRB to HDG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HZA, SJW and TYN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HDG to HRB

Handan Airport (HDG) and Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Loong Air. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HDG to HRB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HDG to HRB ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 878 miles (1,413 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via HAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Heze (Dingtao) (HZA), Shijiazhuang (SJW) and Taiyuan (TYN).