Shanghai to Changzhou flights
Changzhou lies 155 km (96 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 57 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.
| Shanghai | Changzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 3.3 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | WUX, 55 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 213000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 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, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Changzhou
Changzhou is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), 55 km (34 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 23 km), Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 55 km (34 mi) | 10,499 ft | 24 ft |
| Changzhou Benniu International Airport (regional) | CZX | 23 km (14 mi) | 11,155 ft | 33 ft |
| Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (regional) | YTY | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,499 ft | 7 ft |
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Staying in Changzhou
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Changzhou. Of the 122 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (42), and 19 are five-star. Guests have left 962 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Changzhou from Shanghai?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Changzhou by air?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Changzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Changzhou flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX); Changzhou also has CZX, YTY.
Where can I stay in Changzhou?
Our booking partner lists 127 places to stay in Changzhou, 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.