Shanghai to Yixing flights
Yixing lies 156 km (97 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 57 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 | Yixing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | WUX, 60 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 214200 |
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 Yixing
Yixing is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG, 100 km), Changzhou Benniu International Airport (CZX, 62 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 60 km (37 mi) | 10,499 ft | 24 ft |
| Nanjing Lukou International Airport | NKG | 100 km (62 mi) | 11,811 ft | 49 ft |
| Changzhou Benniu International Airport (regional) | CZX | 62 km (39 mi) | 11,155 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Yixing
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Yixing. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yixing from Shanghai?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yixing by air?
About 57 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 Yixing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Yixing flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX); Yixing also has NKG, CZX.
Where can I stay in Yixing?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Yixing, 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.