Shanghai to Wuhu flights
Wuhu lies 288 km (179 mi) 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 1 h 7 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 | Wuhu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.6 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | NKG, 59 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 241000 |
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 Wuhu
Wuhu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG), 59 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport (WHA, 36 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing Lukou International Airport | NKG | 59 km (37 mi) | 11,811 ft | 49 ft |
| Wuhu Xuanzhou Airport (regional) | WHA | 36 km (22 mi) | 9,186 ft | 80 ft |
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Staying in Wuhu
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Wuhu. Of the 31 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (12), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 85 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Wuhu from Shanghai?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Wuhu by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Wuhu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Wuhu flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG); Wuhu also has WHA.
Where can I stay in Wuhu?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Wuhu, 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.