Shanghai to Linfen flights
Linfen lies 1,066 km (663 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 2 h 7 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 | Linfen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 959,198 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 451 m (1,480 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | LFQ, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 040000 |
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 Linfen
Linfen is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Linfen Yaodu Airport (LFQ), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linfen Yaodu Airport (regional) | LFQ | 12 km (7 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,483 ft |
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Staying in Linfen
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Linfen. Of the 10 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Linfen from Shanghai?
1,066 km (663 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Linfen by air?
About 2 h 7 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 Linfen?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Linfen flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Linfen Yaodu Airport (LFQ).
Where can I stay in Linfen?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Linfen, 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.