Shanghai to Jishou flights
Jishou lies 1,176 km (731 mi) 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 2 h 15 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 | Jishou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 102,332 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | TEN, 64 km out |
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 Jishou
Jishou is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN), 64 km (40 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Huaihua Zhijiang Airport (HJJ, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tongren Fenghuang Airport (regional) | TEN | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,022 ft | 0 ft |
| Huaihua Zhijiang Airport (regional) | HJJ | 97 km (60 mi) | 7,218 ft | 882 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Jishou from Shanghai?
1,176 km (731 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Jishou by air?
About 2 h 15 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 Jishou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Jishou flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tongren Fenghuang Airport (TEN); Jishou also has HJJ.
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.