Suzhou to Rizhao flights
Rizhao lies 468 km (291 mi) north of Suzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 21 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.
| Suzhou | Rizhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 6.7 million | 661,943 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | WUX, 27 km out | RIZ, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 215000–234000 | 276800 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Suzhou
Suzhou is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 71 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 68 km), Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 93 km).
Arriving in Rizhao
Rizhao is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ), 19 km (12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (regional) | RIZ | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,530 ft | 121 ft |
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Staying in Rizhao
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 79 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rizhao from Suzhou?
468 km (291 mi) in a straight line, north of Suzhou.
How long does it take to get from Suzhou to Rizhao by air?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Suzhou and Rizhao?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Suzhou to Rizhao flights?
Typically Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Rizhao Shanzihe Airport (RIZ).
Where can I stay in Rizhao?
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao, 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.