Nanjing to Putuo flights
Putuo lies 263 km (164 mi) east of Nanjing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 5 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.
| Nanjing | Putuo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | NKG, 37 km out | SHA, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nanjing
Nanjing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 95 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 Nanjing?
263 km (164 mi) in a straight line, east of Nanjing.
How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Putuo by air?
About 1 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanjing and Putuo?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nanjing to Putuo flights?
Typically Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Putuo also has PVG, WUX, JNH, NTG.
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.