Shanghai to Yueyang flights
Yueyang lies 829 km (515 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 49 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 | Yueyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 991,465 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 43 m (141 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | YYA, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 414000 |
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 Yueyang
Yueyang is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Yueyang Sanhe Airport (YYA), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yueyang Sanhe Airport (regional) | YYA | 19 km (12 mi) | 8,530 ft | 230 ft |
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Staying in Yueyang
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Yueyang. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (5), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 24 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yueyang from Shanghai?
829 km (515 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yueyang by air?
About 1 h 49 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 Yueyang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Yueyang flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Yueyang Sanhe Airport (YYA).
Where can I stay in Yueyang?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Yueyang, 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.