Nanjing to Taicang flights
Taicang lies 229 km (143 mi) east of Nanjing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 3 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.
| Nanjing | Taicang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 9.3 million | 831,113 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | NKG, 37 km out | SHA, 36 km out |
| Postal codes | 210000 | 215400 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Nanjing
Nanjing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 37 km (23 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 95 km).
Arriving in Taicang
Taicang is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 63 km), Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 76 km), Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 70 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 36 km (22 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 63 km (39 mi) | 10,499 ft | 24 ft |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 76 km (47 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13 ft |
| Nantong Xingdong International Airport (regional) | NTG | 70 km (43 mi) | 11,155 ft | 16 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 93 km (58 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Taicang
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Common questions
How far is Taicang from Nanjing?
229 km (143 mi) in a straight line, east of Nanjing.
How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Taicang by air?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nanjing and Taicang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Nanjing to Taicang flights?
Typically Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Taicang also has WUX, PVG, NTG, JNH.
Where can I stay in Taicang?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Taicang, 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.