Shanghai to Rui’an flights
Rui’an lies 391 km (243 mi) south of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 15 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 | Rui’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | WNZ, 24 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 325200 |
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 Rui’an
Rui’an is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (WNZ), 24 km (15 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzhou Longwan International Airport | WNZ | 24 km (15 mi) | 10,499 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Rui’an from Shanghai?
391 km (243 mi) in a straight line, south of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Rui’an by air?
About 1 h 15 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 Rui’an?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Rui’an flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (WNZ).
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.