Shaping to Xiamen flights
Xiamen lies 556 km (345 mi) east of Shaping, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 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.
| Shaping | Xiamen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 107,589 | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | CAN, 77 km out | XMN, 8 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Shaping
Shaping is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 77 km (48 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 88 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 95 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 95 km), Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 37 km).
Arriving in Xiamen
Xiamen is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,155-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN, 62 km), Kinmen Airport (KNH, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport | XMN | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,155 ft | 59 ft |
| Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport | JJN | 62 km (39 mi) | 8,530 ft | 39 ft |
| Kinmen Airport (regional) | KNH | 29 km (18 mi) | 9,843 ft | 93 ft |
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Staying in Xiamen
Our booking partner lists 260 places to stay in Xiamen. Of the 253 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 55 are five-star. Across 41 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 9,416 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Xiamen from Shaping?
556 km (345 mi) in a straight line, east of Shaping.
How long does it take to get from Shaping to Xiamen by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shaping and Xiamen?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shaping to Xiamen flights?
Typically Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN); Xiamen also has JJN, KNH.
Where can I stay in Xiamen?
Our booking partner lists 260 places to stay in Xiamen, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.