Shanghai to Pingliang flights
Pingliang lies 1,451 km (902 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 37 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.
| Shanghai | Pingliang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 504,848 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,354 m (4,442 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | GYU, 73 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 744000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
Arriving in Pingliang
Pingliang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Qingyang Xifeng Airport (IQN, 88 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (regional) | GYU | 73 km (45 mi) | 9,186 ft | 5,727 ft |
| Qingyang Xifeng Airport (regional) | IQN | 88 km (55 mi) | 8,530 ft | 0 ft |
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Staying in Pingliang
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Common questions
How far is Pingliang from Shanghai?
1,451 km (902 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Pingliang by air?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Pingliang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Pingliang flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU); Pingliang also has IQN.
Where can I stay in Pingliang?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Pingliang, 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.