Putian to Yantai flights
Yantai lies 1,358 km (844 mi) north of Putian, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| Putian | Yantai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 1.5 million | 7.1 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | JJN, 83 km out | YNT, 46 km out |
| Postal codes | 351100 | 264000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Yantai
Yantai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT), 46 km (29 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Weihai Dashuibo Airport (WEH, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yantai Penglai International Airport | YNT | 46 km (29 mi) | 11,155 ft | 154 ft |
| Weihai Dashuibo Airport (regional) | WEH | 77 km (48 mi) | 8,530 ft | 145 ft |
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Staying in Yantai
Our booking partner lists 76 places to stay in Yantai. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 13 are five-star. Guests have left 811 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yantai from Putian?
1,358 km (844 mi) in a straight line, north of Putian.
How long does it take to get from Putian to Yantai by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Putian and Yantai?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Putian to Yantai flights?
Typically Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN) to Yantai Penglai International Airport (YNT); Yantai also has WEH.
Where can I stay in Yantai?
Our booking partner lists 76 places to stay in Yantai, 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 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.