Shanghai to Suruç flights
Suruç lies 7,423 km (4,612 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 16 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 | Suruç | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 24.9 million | 101,178 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 499 m (1,637 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | GNY, 67 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 63800 |
Clocks in Suruç are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 10 h 16 min journey lands only 5 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Suruç
Crossing from China into Turkey: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Suruç
Suruç is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY), 67 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport (GZT, 84 km), Adıyaman Airport (ADF, 84 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Şanlıurfa GAP Airport | GNY | 67 km (42 mi) | 13,123 ft | 2,708 ft |
| Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport | GZT | 84 km (52 mi) | 9,842 ft | 2,315 ft |
| Adıyaman Airport (regional) | ADF | 84 km (52 mi) | 8,153 ft | 2,216 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Suruç from Shanghai?
7,423 km (4,612 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Suruç by air?
About 10 h 16 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 Suruç?
Suruç is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Suruç flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport (GNY); Suruç also has GZT, ADF.
What currency do I need in Suruç?
The Lira (TRY).
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.