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China · Jilin

Jishu: how to get there and around

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Jishu is a city of 103,988 people in China (Jilin), 250 m (820 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 96 km (60 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population103,988
Elevation250 m (820 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyYuan Renminbi (CNY)
Dialling code+86
Driving sideRight
Plug typesAS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15
Coordinates44.317, 126.8
Jishu

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Daylight in Jishu runs from about 8 h 54 min a day in late December to 15 h 35 min in late June (computed for 44.32° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Jishu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 96 km (60 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.

Flights to Jishu: every airport, routes and times

Buses to Jishu · Driving and car hire

Nearby cities, and how to get between them

Common questions

Which airport serves Jishu?

Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ), 96 km (60 mi) from the centre.

How big is Jishu?

About 103,988 people live in Jishu (GeoNames).

What time zone is Jishu in?

Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Jishu?

The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Jishu?

Harbin (160 km), Shenyang (392 km), Changchun (128 km), Jilin (56 km), Daqing (288 km).

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.