Shanghai to Jinjiang flights
Jinjiang lies 766 km (476 mi) south of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 44 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 | Jinjiang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | JJN, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 362200 |
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 Jinjiang
Jinjiang is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN, 55 km), Kinmen Airport (KNH, 49 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport | JJN | 3 km (2 mi) | 8,530 ft | 39 ft |
| Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | XMN | 55 km (34 mi) | 11,155 ft | 59 ft |
| Kinmen Airport (regional) | KNH | 49 km (30 mi) | 9,843 ft | 93 ft |
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Staying in Jinjiang
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jinjiang. Of the 9 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (5), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 216 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jinjiang from Shanghai?
766 km (476 mi) in a straight line, south of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Jinjiang by air?
About 1 h 44 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 Jinjiang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Jinjiang flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN); Jinjiang also has XMN, KNH.
Where can I stay in Jinjiang?
Our booking partner lists 9 places to stay in Jinjiang, 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.