Beijing to Rugao flights
Rugao lies 918 km (570 mi) south-east of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 56 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.
| Beijing | Rugao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 257,400 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | PEK, 25 km out | WUX, 98 km out |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 226500 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Beijing
Beijing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, 45 km).
Arriving in Rugao
Rugao is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), 98 km (61 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 50 km), Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY, 83 km), Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 98 km (61 mi) | 10,499 ft | 24 ft |
| Nantong Xingdong International Airport (regional) | NTG | 50 km (31 mi) | 11,155 ft | 16 ft |
| Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (regional) | YTY | 83 km (52 mi) | 10,499 ft | 7 ft |
| Changzhou Benniu International Airport (regional) | CZX | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,155 ft | 33 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rugao from Beijing?
918 km (570 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Beijing.
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Rugao by air?
About 1 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Rugao?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Beijing to Rugao flights?
Typically Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX); Rugao also has NTG, YTY, CZX.
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.