Shanghai to Yangju flights
Yangju lies 896 km (557 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 54 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 | Yangju | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | South Korea |
| Population | 24.9 million | 179,923 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 76 m (249 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Seoul) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | GMP, 39 km out |
Clocks in Yangju are 1 h ahead of Shanghai right now, so a 1 h 54 min journey lands 2 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yangju
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 Yangju
Yangju is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), 39 km (24 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Incheon International Airport (ICN, 67 km), Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul Gimpo International Airport | GMP | 39 km (24 mi) | 11,811 ft | 59 ft |
| Incheon International Airport | ICN | 67 km (42 mi) | 13,123 ft | 23 ft |
| Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (regional) | WJU | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,000 ft | 329 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yangju from Shanghai?
896 km (557 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yangju by air?
About 1 h 54 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 Yangju?
Yangju is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Seoul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Yangju flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP); Yangju also has ICN, WJU.
What currency do I need in Yangju?
The Won (KRW).
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.