Shanghai to Yiwu flights
Yiwu lies 250 km (155 mi) south-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 4 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 | Yiwu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | YIW, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 322000 |
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 Yiwu
Yiwu is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yiwu Airport (YIW), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yiwu Airport | YIW | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,843 ft | 262 ft |
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Staying in Yiwu
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Yiwu. Of the 42 with a star rating, the largest group is 5-star (14), and 14 are five-star. Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 7,085 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yiwu from Shanghai?
250 km (155 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yiwu by air?
About 1 h 4 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 Yiwu?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Yiwu flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Yiwu Airport (YIW).
Where can I stay in Yiwu?
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Yiwu, 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.