Shanghai to Cheonan flights
Cheonan lies 813 km (505 mi) north-east of Shanghai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 48 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 | Cheonan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | South Korea |
| Population | 24.9 million | 658,831 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | CJJ, 33 km out |
Clocks in Cheonan are 1 h ahead of Shanghai right now, so a 1 h 48 min journey lands 2 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cheonan
Crossing from China into South Korea: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Won (KRW); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +82; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Cheonan
Cheonan is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP, 90 km), Incheon International Airport (ICN, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) | CJJ | 33 km (21 mi) | 9,000 ft | 191 ft |
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 90 km (56 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 96 km (60 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
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Staying in Cheonan
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Common questions
How far is Cheonan from Shanghai?
813 km (505 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Cheonan by air?
About 1 h 48 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 Cheonan?
Cheonan is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Cheonan flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Cheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513) (CJJ); Cheonan also has GMP, ICN.
What currency do I need in Cheonan?
The Won (KRW).
Where can I stay in Cheonan?
Our booking partner lists 125 places to stay in Cheonan, 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.