Istanbul to Putuo flights
Putuo lies 7,979 km (4,958 mi) north-east of Istanbul, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 59 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.
| Istanbul | Putuo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | China |
| Population | 15.7 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SAW, 33 km out | SHA, 8 km out |
Clocks in Putuo are 5 h ahead of Istanbul right now, so a 10 h 59 min journey lands 15 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Putuo
Crossing from Turkey into China: money changes from the Lira to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Istanbul
Istanbul is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 34 km), Tekirdağ Çorlu Airport (TEQ, 87 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 99 km).
Arriving in Putuo
Putuo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 41 km), Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 95 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 93 km), Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 41 km (25 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13 ft |
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 95 km (59 mi) | 10,499 ft | 24 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 93 km (58 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
| Nantong Xingdong International Airport (regional) | NTG | 99 km (62 mi) | 11,155 ft | 16 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Putuo from Istanbul?
7,979 km (4,958 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Istanbul.
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Putuo by air?
About 10 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Istanbul and Putuo?
Putuo is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Europe/Istanbul).
Which airports are used for Istanbul to Putuo flights?
Typically Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Putuo also has PVG, WUX, JNH, NTG.
What currency do I need in Putuo?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.