Guangzhou to Putian flights
Putian lies 638 km (397 mi) north-east of Guangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 34 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.
| Guangzhou | Putian | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 18.7 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 31 km out | JJN, 83 km out |
| Postal codes | 510000 | 351100 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Guangzhou
Guangzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 78 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 19 km).
Arriving in Putian
Putian is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN), 83 km (52 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport | JJN | 83 km (52 mi) | 8,530 ft | 39 ft |
| Fuzhou Changle International Airport | FOC | 86 km (53 mi) | 11,811 ft | 46 ft |
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Staying in Putian
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Putian. Of the 17 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (6), and 6 are five-star. Guests have left 114 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Putian from Guangzhou?
638 km (397 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guangzhou.
How long does it take to get from Guangzhou to Putian by air?
About 1 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guangzhou and Putian?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Guangzhou to Putian flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN); Putian also has FOC.
Where can I stay in Putian?
Our booking partner lists 21 places to stay in Putian, bookable on this site.
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.