Suzhou to Yao flights
Yao lies 1,446 km (898 mi) east of Suzhou, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 36 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 | Yao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Japan |
| Population | 6.7 million | 273,213 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Nearest large airport | WUX, 27 km out | ITM, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 215000–234000 | 636-0311–701-0398 |
Clocks in Yao are 1 h ahead of Suzhou right now, so a 2 h 36 min journey lands 3 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yao
Crossing from China into Japan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Yen (JPY); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +81; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Yao
Yao is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM), 23 km (14 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,840 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Kobe Airport (UKB, 34 km), Kansai International Airport (KIX, 39 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Itami International Airport | ITM | 23 km (14 mi) | 9,840 ft | 50 ft |
| Kobe Airport | UKB | 34 km (21 mi) | 8,202 ft | 22 ft |
| Kansai International Airport | KIX | 39 km (24 mi) | 13,123 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yao from Suzhou?
1,446 km (898 mi) in a straight line, east of Suzhou.
How long does it take to get from Suzhou to Yao by air?
About 2 h 36 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 Yao?
Yao is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Tokyo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Suzhou to Yao flights?
Typically Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM); Yao also has UKB, KIX.
What currency do I need in Yao?
The Yen (JPY).
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.